Eastern Europe: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight under X g/m² in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight contraction. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic prevails in g/m structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Estonia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from the Czech Republic increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Estonia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Estonia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of the Czech Republic (X p.p.) and Estonia (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Estonia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Czech Republic, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible increase 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 graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%).

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Belarus (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Lithuania (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Poland (X%). The following importers - the Czech Republic (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lithuania (X%), Bulgaria (X%), Poland (X%) and Belarus (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lithuania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%) and Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Lithuania, Bulgaria and Poland 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated perceptible 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, import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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