Serbia: 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 Serbia

In 2022, the Serbian 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 resilient expansion. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

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

Exports from Serbia

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m were exported from Serbia; shrinking by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m from Serbia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m to Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina was relatively modest.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m exports from Serbia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decline. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at $X per ton.

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

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

Imports into Serbia

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m were imported into Serbia; waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically 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 significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m to Serbia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Austria amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m suppliers to Serbia were Austria ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. China, Portugal and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated notable 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 2020 indices. 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($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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