Paper Tablecloths Market

The global market for paper tablecloths and serviettes is forecasted to experience growth in both volume and value over the next eight years, driven by increasing demand worldwide. Consumption, production, imports, and exports in major countries such as China, the United States, Germany, and Italy are analyzed, with China being the largest consumer and producer of paper tablecloths. Import and export trends show steady growth, with prices varying by country of origin. Overall, the paper tablecloths market is expected to see a positive trend in the coming years.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for paper tablecloths and serviettes worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 6.5M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $25.6B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Paper Tablecloths And Serviettes

Global paper tablecloths consumption stood at 5.4M tons in 2022, increasing by 3.5% against 2021 figures. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at 5.6M tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global paper tablecloths market value expanded slightly to $17.1B in 2022, increasing by 2.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 8.9%. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $19.6B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

The country with the largest volume of paper tablecloths consumption was China (954K tons), comprising approx. 18% of total volume. Moreover, paper tablecloths consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States (414K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (362K tons), with a 6.7% share.

In China, paper tablecloths consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+0.8% per year) and India (+2.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($3.2B), Japan ($2.1B) and Turkey ($1.6B) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together accounting for 40% of the global market.

China, with a CAGR of +6.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of paper tablecloths per capita consumption in 2022 were Italy (5.9 kg per person), Spain (3.8 kg per person) and Turkey (1.5 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +2.8%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Paper Tablecloths And Serviettes

Global paper tablecloths production expanded to 5.3M tons in 2022, with an increase of 3.4% on the year before. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at 5.5M tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths production totaled $17B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $24B. From 2019 to 2022, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

China (1M tons) remains the largest paper tablecloths producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 19% of total volume. Moreover, paper tablecloths production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (389K tons), threefold. India (362K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.8% share.

In China, paper tablecloths production increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (+3.0% per year) and India (+2.5% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Paper Tablecloths And Serviettes

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes increased by 16% to 445K tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Global imports peaked at 495K tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports surged to $1.3B in 2022. In general, imports showed mild growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (91K tons), distantly followed by Germany (44K tons), France (29K tons), Canada (24K tons), the UK (23K tons) and Spain (21K tons) represented the largest importers of paper tablecloths and serviettes, together mixing up 52% of total imports. The following importers - the Netherlands (16K tons), Austria (13K tons), Switzerland (12K tons), Sweden (12K tons), Australia (11K tons), Belgium (11K tons) and Denmark (9.1K tons) - together made up 19% of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paper tablecloths and serviettes imports, with a CAGR of +6.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (+4.7%), Spain (+3.9%), the UK (+2.0%), Denmark (+1.9%), Sweden (+1.3%) and France (+1.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Switzerland and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-2.2%), Canada (-2.8%), Australia (-2.8%) and Austria (-4.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States increased by +9.2 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($196M), Germany ($141M) and France ($100M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 32% of global imports. Canada, the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Australia, Sweden and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +7.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average paper tablecloths import price stood at $3,030 per ton in 2022, picking up by 8.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($4,119 per ton), while the United States ($2,147 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+6.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Paper Tablecloths And Serviettes

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes increased by 16% to 407K tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The global exports peaked at 420K tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports surged to $1.4B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

China (71K tons), Germany (58K tons) and Italy (49K tons) represented roughly 44% of total exports in 2022. The United States (27K tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 6.7% share, followed by the Netherlands (6.5%) and Poland (5.1%). Canada (18K tons), Portugal (15K tons), Slovakia (13K tons), Spain (10K tons), Austria (7.7K tons), Belgium (6.7K tons) and Turkey (6.5K tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper tablecloths supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($270M), China ($239M) and Italy ($143M), with a combined 48% share of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries, China, with a CAGR of +11.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average paper tablecloths export price amounted to $3,345 per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($4,628 per ton), while Turkey ($2,100 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform