Plastic office or school supplies market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic office supplies in Spain stood at 67 359 thousand USD in 2018, supported by the expansion of e-commerce and growing demand for sustainable products. However, it declined to 59 786 thousand USD in 2019 as rising costs of raw materials like plastics and metals pressured prices and likely reduced sales volumes. The downward trend continued in 2020, with the market falling to 50 179 thousand USD, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic which disrupted supply chains and increased costs, even though demand for home office items provided some offset.

Market conditions improved in 2021, with size growing to 58 844 thousand USD. This recovery was driven by stricter environmental regulations that promoted the use of recycled plastics in manufacturing, alongside the ongoing dominance of e-commerce as a distribution channel. A strong rebound followed in 2022, as the market reached 73 798 thousand USD. This surge was influenced by the recovery of the office furniture sector, which saw domestic sales rise by over 25% despite inflationary pressures and unprecedented energy costs, coupled with sustained consumer interest in eco-friendly products.

After the peak in 2022, the market contracted to 65 166 thousand USD in 2023 and further to 52 871 thousand USD in 2024.

Production plastic office or school supplies in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of plastic office and school supplies declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 18 532 thousand US dollars, marking a significant drop of 20.7% compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 31 732 thousand US dollars, with a modest increase of 0.4% that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 26.3%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 41.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 16.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Spain's production volume of plastic office and school supplies fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, 2 681 tonnes were produced, down 5.3% from 2019. Production reached its highest level in 2018 at 3 732 tonnes, with a 1.2% increase that year. The sharpest drop was in 2019, declining by 24.1%. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 27.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports plastic office or school supplies from Spain

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Spain's exports of plastic office and school supplies increased in 2020. Exports totaled 4 396 tonnes, up 15.1% from the previous year. The lowest point was in 2019 at 3 820 tonnes, with a substantial decline of 33.3% that year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 39.3%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Portugal, France, and Italy—collectively accounted for 65.0% of Spain's total exports of plastic office and school supplies by volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year downturn, Spain's exports of plastic office and school supplies rebounded in 2020. Export value reached 29 492 thousand US dollars, rising 14.0% year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 25 881 thousand US dollars, with a decline of 15.8% that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 13.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal, France, and Italy consistently led Spain's export markets by value. Portugal accounted for 29.7% of exports, France for 17.9%, and Italy for 10.7%, together making up 58.4% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports plastic office or school supplies to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of plastic office and school supplies totaled 18 317 tonnes in 2020, a 22.7% decrease from 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 9.3%. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 30.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017-2020, Portugal, China, and Germany were the top sources for Spain's imports by volume. Portugal contributed 40.8%, China 22.6%, and Germany 10.7%, collectively representing 74.1% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Spain's imports of plastic office and school supplies declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value stood at 61 138 thousand US dollars, down 1.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China, Portugal, and France remained the leading sources for Spain's imports by value. China accounted for 29.1%, Portugal for 16.1%, and France for 13.4%, together comprising 58.5% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020