CEPI Publishes Key Pulp and Paper Statistics 2016


CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries), U.K., has published Key Statistics 2016, a booklet containing statistics that give a clear picture of the European pulp and paper industry’s performance in 2016.

The statistics are a compilation of data received from the National Associations, which are CEPI members, under the auspices of CEPI’s Statistics Network. The publication can be downloaded online.  

Some additional sources, such as Eurostat, have been used where necessary and relevant. Extra statistical information is accessible to members on CEPI’s Members Area and to non-members by subscription.

CEPI represents 92% of the European pulp and paper industry in terms of production. Through its 18 National Associations, CEPI gathers 495 companies operating 903 pulp and paper mills across Europe.

CEPI represents 22% of world paper and board production, EUR 81 billion of annual turnover to the European economy, and directly employs more than 175,000 people. CEPI is strong in export markets, with an export rate of 21% of its paper and board production.

CEPI’s National Associations are in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and U.K.

Contact CEPI Statistics Officer Ariane Crèvecoeur for more information. 

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