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Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing in Spain Industry Data and Analysis

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Heydon Thomas
Analyst London, United Kingdom June 2025

The Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain has a market size of €8.1bn in 2026 with annual revenue growth of 4.4 %. Companies in this industry manufacture pulp, paper and paperboard products from wood pulp and recycled materials. A large proportion of the industry’s output is intended for processing by downstream manufacturers, like cardboard packaging manufacturers. The industry also supplies finished products like newsprint, writing paper and paperboard liners.

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What's included in this industry analysis

IBISWorld's research coverage on the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of February 2026.

About this industry

What's this industry report about?

The Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain operates under the industry code ES-C1701. Companies in this industry manufacture pulp, paper and paperboard products from wood pulp and recycled materials. A large proportion of the industry’s output is intended for processing by downstream manufacturers, like cardboard packaging manufacturers. The industry also supplies finished products like newsprint, writing paper and paperboard liners. Related terms covered in the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain include newsprint, wood pulp and paperboard.

What's included in this industry?

Products and services covered in Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain include Uncoated paper and paperboard, Newsprint and Coated paper and paperboard.

What companies are included in this industry?

Companies covered in the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain include Smurfit Kappa Group plc and SA Industrias Celulosa Aragonesa.

Performance

What's included in the Performance chapter?

The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain.

Competitive Forces

What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?

The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.

External Environment

What's included in the External Environment chapter?

The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.

Financial Benchmarks

What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?

The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.

Country Benchmarks

What's included in the Country Benchmarks chapter?

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Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.

Industry Data

What's included in the Industry Data chapter?

The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size of the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain in 2026?

The market size of the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain is €8.1bn in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain in 2025?

There are 145 businesses in the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain, which has declined at a CAGR of 3.7 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain has been growing at a CAGR of 9.3 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain?

The biggest companies operating in the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain are Smurfit Kappa Group plc and SA Industrias Celulosa Aragonesa

What does the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain include?

Uncoated paper and paperboard and Coated paper and paperboard are part of the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain?

The company holding the most market share in the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain is Smurfit Kappa Group plc.

How competitive is the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Paper & Paperboard Manufacturing industry in Spain.

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