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Eastern Europe: Matches Market 2024

Matches Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2023, the East European matches market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a perceptible curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Matches Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, matches production dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Matches Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

After six years of decline, overseas shipments of matches increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, matches exports amounted to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Hungary (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Ukraine (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of matches. Hungary (X%), Ukraine (X%) and Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Russia (X p.p.) and Hungary (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Belarus (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Hungary ($X) and Ukraine ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Matches Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of matches decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, matches imports fell remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Romania (X tons), distantly followed by Ukraine (X tons), Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) represented the key importers of matches, together comprising X% of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest matches importing markets in Eastern Europe were Romania ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 a decline in the imports figures.

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 continues to indicate notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the matches market in Eastern Europe. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20512000 - Matches (excluding Bengal matches and other pyrotechnic products)

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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in Eastern Europe, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in Eastern Europe
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Belarus
- Bulgaria
- Czech Republic
- Estonia
- Hungary
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Moldova
- Poland
- Romania
- Russia
- Slovakia
- Ukraine
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023