Eastern Europe: Graphic Papers Market 2024

Graphic Papers Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European graphic papers market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Graphic Papers Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, graphic papers production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of graphic papers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphic papers exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia represented the main exporter of graphic papers in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Slovakia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Poland (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic papers exports from Russia stood at X%. At the same time, the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Slovakia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Poland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Czech Republic and Slovakia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest graphic papers supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, which accounted for a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of graphic papers imported in Eastern Europe fell remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, imports showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphic papers imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the main importer of graphic papers in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The Czech Republic (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Hungary (X%), Romania (X%), Russia (X%) and Slovakia (X%). Ukraine (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of graphic papers. At the same time, Latvia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Latvia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Romania (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Hungary (X%), Slovakia (X%), Bulgaria (X%), Russia (X%) and Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Ukraine (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic papers in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

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%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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