Eastern Europe: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Eastern Europe

The East European market for coated printing and writing papers contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Eastern Europe

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, coated printing and writing paper exports in Eastern Europe declined to X tons, remaining constant against the previous year. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the major exporter of coated printing and writing papers, constituting X% of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (X%), Lithuania (X%) and Hungary (X%). The following exporters - Latvia (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, 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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of coated printing and writing papers imported in Eastern Europe plummeted to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the main importer of coated printing and writing papers in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Russia (X%), Hungary (X%), Romania (X%) and Slovakia (X%). Estonia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of coated printing and writing papers. Romania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Hungary (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Estonia (X%), Slovakia (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (X p.p.), the Czech Republic (X p.p.) and Hungary (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coated printing and writing papers in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 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: Russia (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 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 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 ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while Estonia ($X per ton) and Poland ($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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