Eastern Europe: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Eastern Europe

The East European market for household and sanitary articles of paper fell to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper fell slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, the amount of household and sanitary articles of paper exported in Eastern Europe expanded sharply to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper soared to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Poland (X tons) was the largest exporter of household and sanitary articles of paper, generating X% of total exports. Slovakia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Russia (X%), Hungary (X%) and Lithuania (X%). The following exporters - the Czech Republic (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Romania (X%), Lithuania (X%), Russia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Slovakia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Poland (X p.p.), Lithuania (X p.p.), Russia (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Slovakia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest household and sanitary articles of paper supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

In Poland, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, purchases abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper rose remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Czech Republic (X tons), distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented the largest importers of household and sanitary articles of paper, together comprising X% of total imports.

Imports into the Czech Republic increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%), Slovakia (X%), Romania (X%) and Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Poland (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest household and sanitary articles of paper importing markets in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Slovakia ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform