Romania: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Romania

The Romanian market for coated printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Romania

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production dropped remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Coated printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

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Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of coated printing and writing papers were exported from Romania; dropping by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) was the main destination for coated printing and writing paper exports from Romania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper exports to Bulgaria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), threefold. North Macedonia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bulgaria stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and North Macedonia (X% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) remains the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Romania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bulgaria stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and Greece (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable expansion 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, coated printing and writing paper export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Romania

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of coated printing and writing papers decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to Romania, with a combined X% share of total imports. China, Belgium, South Korea, the Netherlands, India, Finland, France and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Romania were Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. China, the Netherlands, South Korea, Belgium, India, Finland, France and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, 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

The average import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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