Global paper production stalls in 2025 as Europe's output shrinks further
Global paper and board production stayed nearly flat in 2025, dropping just 0.3% from the previous year. The figures come from Cepi's preliminary statistics, which also highlight a sharper decline in Europe. While some regions saw growth, others faced notable reductions in output.
Europe's paper and board production fell by 1.5% in 2025 compared to 2024. This decline leaves output 6.8% below the peak recorded in 2021. The region's trade balance for paper and board also weakened, dropping by 4.4%, though it remained positive overall.
Graphic paper suffered the steepest drop, with production down by 7.2%. Packaging paper and board, tissue paper, and other categories held steady. Outside Europe, Brazil and China bucked the trend, increasing their production in 2025.
In response to industry challenges, Eurosac and Cepi Eurokraft launched a joint initiative. Their goal is a net-zero roadmap for the paper sack and sack kraft paper sectors, targeting climate neutrality by 2050. Meanwhile, Cepi has urged the European Parliament to ratify the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement. The deal would scrap tariffs on pulp and paper products, though opinions on its benefits remain divided.
The United States, Japan, Canada, and South Korea all reported declines in production. These reductions contributed to the near-stagnant global figures for 2025.
The paper and board industry faces mixed fortunes, with Europe's output shrinking while some major producers expand. Efforts to cut emissions and secure trade deals could shape its future direction. For now, the sector remains in a period of slow adjustment, balancing declines in certain areas with stability in others.
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