Eastern Europe: Newsprint Market 2024

Newsprint Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European newsprint market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newsprint Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, newsprint production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Join Us at HANNOVER MESSE 2024

Don’t miss your chance to connect with us directly. Schedule a personal meeting to dive deeper into how solutions.
Hall 002, Stand C10. 22 - 26 April 2024 | Hannover, Germany

Book Your Meeting

Newsprint Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

For the third year in a row, Eastern Europe recorded decline in overseas shipments of newsprint, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newsprint exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Belarus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Russia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. Belarus experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest newsprint supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Russia, newsprint exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Belarus totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%).

Newsprint Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

Newsprint imports shrank slightly to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Hungary (X%), Romania (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Lithuania (X%). Slovakia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the newsprint imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lithuania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%), Slovakia (X%), Romania (X%), Hungary (X%) and Bulgaria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.) and Lithuania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Romania (X p.p.), Bulgaria (X p.p.) and Hungary (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported newsprint in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :