Eastern Europe: Asphalted Paper Market 2024

Asphalted Paper Market Size in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, the East European asphalted paper market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Asphalted Paper Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, asphalted paper production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Asphalted Paper Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard exported in Eastern Europe amounted to X tons, approximately equating 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, asphalted paper exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Belarus (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard. At the same time, Russia (X%) and Estonia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Czech Republic (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belarus 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, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the largest asphalted paper supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Estonia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Czech Republic was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Estonia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Estonia ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Asphalted Paper Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, asphalted paper imports in Eastern Europe declined markedly to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, asphalted paper imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Estonia (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) represented the main importers of tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard, together creating X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Estonia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an X% share.

In Poland, asphalted paper imports 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: Estonia (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion 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, asphalted paper import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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