Industry Statistics and Rankings
Country Benchmarking
Industry Performance Rankings
This report accounts for 33 number of countries where the industry is active.
The Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Europe has a market size of €246.6bn in 2024. Revenue volatility is low, and revenue has grown at a CAGR of 5.7 % from 2019-2024. The average number of employees is 964k in 2024 a number that has grown at a CAGR of 1.0 % over the past five years. One of the most prominent threats to the industry is...
European High and Lows
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing industry in Europe is €246.6bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 34,585 businesses in the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 5.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Europe include?
Pulp, paper and paperboard manufacturing and Paper and paperboard packaging manufacturing are part of the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Austria
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in France
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Lithuania
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in the Netherlands
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Switzerland
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Finland
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Slovenia
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Bulgaria
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Luxembourg
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Russia
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Slovakia
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Italy
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Sweden
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Turkey
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Latvia
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Spain
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Portugal
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Serbia
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Belgium
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Hungary
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Czechia
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Denmark
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Malta
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Croatia
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Greece
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Romania
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Norway
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Poland
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Cyprus
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Estonia
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Iceland
- Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Europe
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry includes companies that manufacture pulp, paper and converted paper products, with all three processes often carried out at the same manufacturing plant. The manufacture of pulp involves separating cellulose fibres from other impurities in wood or used paper. Paper manufacturing then involves matting these fibres into a sheet and paper products are made from this paper through cutting, shaping, coating and laminating activities.
What's included in this industry?
Pulp, paper and paperboard manufacturingPaper and paperboard packaging manufacturingOther paper and paperboard product manufacturingIndustry Code
17 - Manufacture of paper and paper products in Europe
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Performance Snapshot
Charts
- Revenue in the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Europe
- Employees in the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Europe
- Business in the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Europe
- Profit in the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Europe
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue by Region (2024)
- IVA by Region (2024)
- Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Employment by Region (2024)
- Exports by Region (2024)
- Imports by Region (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Paper & Paper Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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