Eastern Europe: Paper Label Market 2024

Paper Label Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European paper label market rose slightly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Label Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, paper label production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Paper Label Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of labels of paper or paperboard, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, paper label exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the main exporter of labels of paper or paperboard in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Russia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Russia (X%), Romania (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Hungary (X%), Lithuania (X%) and Latvia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Russia (X p.p.), Romania (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Lithuania (X p.p.) and Latvia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest paper label supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

In Poland, paper label exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Label Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of labels of paper or paperboard were imported in Eastern Europe; with an increase of X% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper label imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented the key importers of labels of paper or paperboard in Eastern Europe, together achieving X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Hungary (X%) and Romania (X%). The following importers - Bulgaria (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper label importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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