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European Paper & Board Monitor

Our monthly Paper & Board Monitor is your essential guide to the European paper industry. Providing a comprehensive analysis of the segments for Graphic Papers, Cartonboard, Containerboard and Tissue in Western Europe, it includes detailed data and insights on demand, mill production, capacity (including listings of new machine/mills) and operating rates. This data and commentary are essential for strategic planning and decision-making within the paper industry.
Monthly MonitorSingle IssueAnnual Subscription# Issues Annually
Paper & Board Monitor SEPTEMBER 2025£250
£1000
12
Paper and Board Statistics

Report Summary

The EMGE Paper and Board Market Report covers total Western Europe, encompassing data for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK.
The report includes monthly, three-month moving average and year-to-date data with charts and tables showing the historical development of demand and supply.
  • Demand and Production: The report provides % changes and year-to-date aggregate totals for total mill production and apparent consumption (i.e. the volume of production plus imports less exports).
  • Capacity: Our insights into production capacities includes details of machine/mill changes, covering both investments and closures.
  • Mill Operating Rates: A detailed look at industry-wide utilisation rates in the European market.
  • Cost and Market Indicators: Detailed overview of related factors affecting this sector, including raw materials, labour, energy, transportation costs and retail sales.
The report covers the following Paper & Board segments:
  • Graphic Papers (including Newsprint, Uncoated and Coated Mechanical, and Uncoated and Coated Woodfree
  • Cartonboard
  • Containerboard
  • Tissue
  • Total Paper & Board

European Paper and Board Market Updates

“The last few years have seen significant shifts in the European paper and board industry, with falling demand in some sectors being offset by a more stable capacity landscape. These developments have created a challenging but dynamic environment, requiring close monitoring of key metrics to stay ahead of the curve.”
Iwan Le Moine – Paper Industry Consultant
Monthly MonitorSingle IssueAnnual Subscription# Issues Annually
Paper & Board Monitor SEPTEMBER 2025£250
£1000
12

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Leading paper consultancy, EMGE compiles paper market reports from their extensive network and proprietary database, bringing you the most up-to-date information in the paper industry. Their methodology includes in-house market research, association statistics, trade statistics, company reports and other publicly available data sources.
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