Eastern Europe: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European paper and paperboard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, paper and paperboard production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of paper and paperboard, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export 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 recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total export 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Slovakia (X%) and Hungary (X%). The following exporters - Romania (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for 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 rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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, increasing 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 reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of paper and paperboard decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. 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 recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports amounted to $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 in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland was the main importer of paper and paperboard in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. 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%) and Russia (X%). Slovakia (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paper and paperboard imports, with a CAGR 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. Slovakia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Russia (X%) and Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Ukraine (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland amounted to 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, 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.

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 Bulgaria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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