Consumption of graphic papers fell by 5.6% (-1 million
tonnes) to 17.0 million tonnes.
Deliveries to countries other than CEPI countries rose by
3.6% (+307,000 tonnes) compared to the first half of 2011. There was a decrease
of 2.0% (-59,000 tonnes) in deliveries to non-CEPI European countries whilst
exports to North America increased by 1.0% (+9,000 tonnes). Deliveries to Asian
countries rose by 6.0% (+148,000 tonnes) and exports to Latin America decreased
by 1.0% (-8,000 tonnes).
Exports of graphic grades rose by 1.5% (+70,000 tonnes) to
4.6 million tonnes.
