Ukraine: Matches Market 2024

Matches Market Size in Ukraine

In 2022, the Ukrainian matches market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep slump. Matches consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Matches Production in Ukraine

In value terms, matches production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Matches Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, approx. X tons of matches were exported from Ukraine; falling by X% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, matches exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for matches exports from Ukraine, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, matches exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Moldova (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Lithuania (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Romania totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for matches exports from Ukraine, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Moldova ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average matches export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated tangible 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, matches export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Bulgaria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Matches Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, overseas purchases of matches increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, matches imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of matches to Ukraine, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, matches imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of matches to Ukraine, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average matches import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Hungary ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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