Eastern Europe: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European printing and writing paper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Eastern Europe

In value terms, printing and writing paper production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of printing and writing paper decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Russia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the Czech Republic (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest printing and writing paper supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, which accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were imported in Eastern Europe; with a decrease of X% compared with 2021. In general, imports showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) represented the major importer of printing and writing paper, constituting X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Russia (X%), Hungary (X%), Romania (X%) and Slovakia (X%). Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Poland decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. Romania and Hungary experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. the Czech Republic (X%), Slovakia (X%), Russia (X%) and Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (X p.p.), the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Romania (X p.p.) and Hungary (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Ukraine and Russia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Poland, printing and writing paper imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, 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, import price reached 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 ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($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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