Eastern Europe: Stationery Market 2025

Stationery Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European stationery market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Stationery Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, stationery production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Stationery Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

Stationery exports contracted modestly to X tons in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period 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 2019 with an increase of 15%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, stationery exports reached $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +69.7% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 39% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons), together constituting a 49% share of total exports. The following exporters - Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - together made up 6.2% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +10.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest stationery supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Estonia, with a 6.9% share.

In Poland, stationery exports increased at an average annual rate of +13.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-0.7% per year) and Estonia (+1.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Belarus ($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 (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Stationery Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, imports of articles of stationery in Eastern Europe was estimated at X tons, surging by 4.9% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period 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 2021 when imports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, stationery imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) represented roughly 89% of total imports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest stationery importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +11.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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, shrinking by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 7.1%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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