Eastern Europe: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Eastern Europe

For the seventh consecutive year, the East European corrugated paper box market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Corrugated Paper Box Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, corrugated paper box production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland was the largest exporter of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Hungary (X%), Romania (X%) and Slovakia (X%). The following exporters - Russia (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (X%), Slovakia (X%), Russia (X%), Hungary (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Latvia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Poland (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Latvia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest corrugated paper box supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports amounted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of corrugated paper box imports in 2022 were Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. Belarus (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Romania (X%) and Lithuania (X%).

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

In value terms, the largest corrugated paper box importing markets in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Hungary ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Belarus, Romania and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Romania ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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