Hungary: Newsprint Market Overview 2021

Newsprint Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian newsprint market dropped rapidly to $X in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Newsprint Exports

Exports from Hungary

After five years of decline, shipments abroad of newsprint increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. As a result, exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, newsprint exports surged to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tonnes) was the main destination for newsprint exports from Hungary, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, newsprint exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tonnes), ninefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to +X%.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average newsprint export price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to France totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium.

Newsprint Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2020, purchases abroad of newsprint decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint imports declined dramatically to $X in 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Austria (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of newsprint to Hungary, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, newsprint imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Austria stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of newsprint to Hungary, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Austria was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and Sweden (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average newsprint import price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Germany ($X per tonne) and France ($X per tonne), while the price for Slovenia ($X per tonne) and Austria ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for newsprint in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of newsprint consumption in 2020 were China (3.4M tonnes), Japan (2.3M tonnes) and the U.S. (2.1M tonnes), together accounting for 39% of global consumption. These countries were followed by India, Germany, South Korea, Russia, the UK, Sweden, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada and France, which together accounted for a further 37%.

What are the largest producers of newsprint in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of newsprint production in 2020 were China (2.8M tonnes), Canada (2.4M tonnes) and Japan (2.3M tonnes), together comprising 38% of global production. Russia, India, the U.S., Germany, South Korea, Sweden, the UK, Norway, France and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

What are the leading suppliers of newsprint to Hungary?

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In value terms, Austria ($22M) constituted the largest supplier of newsprint to Hungary, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($1.6M), with a 5.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 4.8% share.

What is the average export price for newsprint in Hungary?

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In 2020, the average newsprint export price amounted to $197 per tonne, shrinking by -78.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for newsprint in Hungary?

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The average newsprint import price stood at $519 per tonne in 2020, shrinking by -12% against the previous year.