Eastern Europe: Uncoated Filter Paper Market 2024

Uncoated Filter Paper Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European uncoated filter paper market increased by 0.8% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Filter Paper Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, uncoated filter paper production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 12%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Filter Paper Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, exports of uncoated filter paper and paperboard in Eastern Europe skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 31% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lithuania represented the largest exporter of uncoated filter paper and paperboard in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 38% of total exports in 2022. Russia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 18% share, followed by the Czech Republic (17%), Bulgaria (13%) and Poland (9.5%). Belarus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated filter paper exports from Lithuania stood at +15.4%. At the same time, Belarus (+48.3%), Russia (+11.4%), the Czech Republic (+4.5%) and Poland (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +48.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Bulgaria (-10.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Lithuania, Russia, the Czech Republic, Poland and Belarus increased by +28, +12, +5.2, +2.7 and +2.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest uncoated filter paper supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Lithuania ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 81% share of total exports.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +18.9%, saw 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

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by 46%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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 (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Filter Paper Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, imports of uncoated filter paper and paperboard in Eastern Europe rose significantly to X tons, growing by 5.6% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached 49% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons), together mixing up a 45% share of total imports. Romania (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 Romania (with a CAGR of +10.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Russia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 90% share of total imports. Bulgaria and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.2%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +7.6%, saw 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

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 19%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Poland ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) and Russia ($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 (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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