Eastern Europe: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Eastern Europe

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports totaled $X in 2022. Total exports indicated perceptible growth 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main exporters of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in 2022, accounting for approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. The Czech Republic (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Romania (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, 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.

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

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

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint were imported in Eastern Europe; which is down by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Poland was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Russia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Romania (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Slovakia (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (X%), Bulgaria (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Slovakia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Russia (X%) and Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland and Romania increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Poland, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a modest expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Russia ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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