Eastern Europe: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) represented the major exporter of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons), together creating an X% share of total exports. Lithuania (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Russia stood at X%. At the same time, the Czech Republic (X%) and Latvia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Lithuania (X%) and Poland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Russia, the Czech Republic and Latvia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by X% against 2018 indices. 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 Lithuania ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Eastern Europe

Imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers declined to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the major importer of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 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 Slovakia (X%), Hungary (X%) and Romania (X%). Lithuania (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Hungary, Romania, Lithuania and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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 noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton) were 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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