Eastern Europe: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Eastern Europe

For the third consecutive year, the East European market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the largest exporters of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in 2022, finishing at near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Slovakia ($X), Poland ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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 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.

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

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

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were imported in Eastern Europe; declining by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) represented the main importers of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, together making up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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 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 ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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