EUROPE PAPER MARKET Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Europe Paper Market is segmented by Type (Graphic Papers, Case Materials, Sanitary and Household, Wrappings, Carton Board, and Other Types (Specialty Paper)) and Country (Germany, France, Sweden, Italy, Spain, and Rest of Europe). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.

EUROPE PAPER MARKET Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

Europe Paper Industry Overview

The European paper market is fragmented in nature, with the presence of many players operating in the market. Leading market players are constantly adopting various organic and inorganic strategies, such as capacity expansion mergers, partnerships, new product launches, collaborations, and acquisitions to dominate the market. Stora Enso AB, Smurfit Kappa Group PLC, UPM-Kymmene Oyj, Metsa Group, and Mondi PLC are some of the key market players.

In October 2022, Stora Enso decided to invest approximately EUR 1 billion (USD 1.53 billion) in converting the Group's Oulu site in Finland's remaining idle paper machine into a high-volume consumer board production line. The investment contributes to the Group's renewable packaging growth strategy by providing new volume for expanding packaging segments. The production of the converted machine is expected to begin in early 2025.

Europe Paper Market Leaders

  1. Stora Enso AB

  2. UPM-Kymmene Oyj

  3. Metsa Group

  4. Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

  5. Mondi PLC

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Europe Paper Market Concentration