Romania: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian printing and writing paper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Printing and writing paper consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Romania

In value terms, printing and writing paper production shrank dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

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Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of printing and writing paper was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of printing and writing paper exports from Romania, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Germany, Italy, North Macedonia, the Czech Republic, Greece, Turkey, Ukraine and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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 more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for printing and writing paper exported from Romania were Bulgaria ($X), Moldova ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Hungary, Italy, Germany, Greece, North Macedonia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Turkey and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Romania

Printing and writing paper imports into Romania reduced slightly to X tons in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of printing and writing paper imports to Romania, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, Poland, Sweden, Indonesia, Australia, India, the Netherlands, China, France and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest printing and writing paper suppliers to Romania were Slovakia ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, Poland, Indonesia, Sweden, the Netherlands, China, India, France, Australia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Australia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 average printing and writing paper import price amounted to $X per ton, growing 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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