Uncoated sulphite wrapping paper market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The domestic market for uncoated sulphite wrapping paper in Italy experienced significant expansion, with its value rising from $2.3 million in 2019 to $6.4 million in 2020 and reaching $11.0 million in 2021.

This growth trajectory aligned with a broader industry shift where increasing focus on sustainability and reducing plastic waste boosted demand for biodegradable and recyclable packaging materials, including uncoated mechanical paper. The corrugated cardboard segment, representing about 75% of the paper and board packaging market, maintained its dominant position, underscoring the structural importance of fiber-based packaging.

In the later years, the market continued to be influenced by the global push for eco-friendly solutions. The paper and board packaging sector adapted, with production growing 2.1% in 2024, supported by the integration of technologies to improve paper quality and the sustained demand for sustainable packaging as a substitute for plastic.

Production uncoated sulphite wrapping paper in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Italy's output of uncoated sulphite wrapping paper was valued at 39 581 K $ US, marking a 7.0% decline compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Italy produced 36 502 t of uncoated sulphite wrapping paper in 2020, showing a significant year-over-year decline of 11.6%.

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

Exports uncoated sulphite wrapping paper from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's export volume of uncoated sulphite wrapping paper declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 34 760 t, which is 10.7% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 33.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export partner portfolio for uncoated sulphite wrapping paper in kind was quite broad. Greece accounted for 15.8% of exports, the United States for 14.8%, and Spain for 10.3%, with these three countries together representing 40.9% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Italy's foreign supplies of uncoated sulphite wrapping paper in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 38 590 K $ US, reflecting a notable 14.0% drop compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 30.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 56 401 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 20.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 1.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export partner portfolio for uncoated sulphite wrapping paper in value terms was quite broad. The United States accounted for 16.6% of exports, Greece for 14.7%, and Spain for 8.3%, with these three countries together representing 39.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports uncoated sulphite wrapping paper to Italy

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy's imports of uncoated sulphite wrapping paper in kind stood at 3 087 t, marking a robust 10.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 20.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 802 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 26.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 48.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the dominant supplier of uncoated sulphite wrapping paper to Italy in kind, accounting for 82.4% of total imports, with other countries sharing the remaining volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Italy's imports of uncoated sulphite wrapping paper in value terms came to 5 447 K $ US, showing a robust year-over-year gain of 18.4%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 25.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 5 465 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 15.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 26.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of Italy's imports in value terms was strongly focused on Germany, whose share reached 75.0% of total flows, with other partners accounting for the remaining volume.

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

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