Eastern Europe: Newspaper Market 2024

Newspaper Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European newspaper market fell to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Newspaper Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, newspaper production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, exports of newspapers, journals and periodicals in Eastern Europe dropped to X units, shrinking by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, newspaper exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland prevails in exports structure, reaching X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The Czech Republic (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Hungary (X%), Estonia (X%), Slovakia (X%) and Romania (X%). Lithuania (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of newspapers, journals and periodicals. At the same time, Hungary (X%), Romania (X%) and Lithuania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Estonia (X%), Slovakia (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Hungary, Romania and Poland increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest newspaper supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

In Poland, newspaper exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per unit, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Romania ($X per unit), while Hungary ($X per unit) 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 a decline in the export price figures.

Newspaper Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, purchases abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals increased by X% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic was the largest importing country with an import of about X units, which resulted at X% of total imports. Slovakia (X units) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (X%). Hungary (X units), Romania (X units) and Belarus (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to newspaper imports into the Czech Republic stood at X%. At the same time, Slovakia (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovakia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Hungary (X%), Romania (X%) and Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Slovakia (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belarus (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In the Czech Republic, newspaper imports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per unit, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per unit), while Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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