Eastern Europe: Market for Casein Glues And Caseinates And Other Casein Derivatives 2025

Market Size for Casein Glues And Caseinates And Other Casein Derivatives in Eastern Europe

The East European casein glue and caseinates market rose slightly to $X in 2022, growing by 2.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Casein Glues And Caseinates And Other Casein Derivatives in Eastern Europe

In value terms, casein glue and caseinates production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 31%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Casein Glues And Caseinates And Other Casein Derivatives

Exports in Eastern Europe

Casein glue and caseinates exports amounted to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 5% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, casein glue and caseinates exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 88% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Hungary (X tons), mixing up a 7.3% share of total exports. Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Ukraine (+51.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +51.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Hungary (-11.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (+51 p.p.) and Ukraine (+2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Hungary saw its share reduced by -16.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest casein glue and caseinates supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 2.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland stood at +13.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ukraine (+81.7% per year) and Hungary (-9.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+20.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Casein Glues And Caseinates And Other Casein Derivatives

Imports in Eastern Europe

Casein glue and caseinates imports totaled X tons in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, casein glue and caseinates imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +54.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the largest importer of casein glues and caseinates and other casein derivatives in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 43% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons), Romania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons), together making up a 49% share of total imports. Slovakia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Poland increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lithuania (+6.3%) and Romania (+5.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lithuania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +6.3% from 2012-2022. The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Slovakia (-1.5%), Bulgaria (-2.0%) and Russia (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (+5.1 p.p.), Romania (+3.6 p.p.) and Lithuania (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Bulgaria (-2.3 p.p.), the Czech Republic (-2.6 p.p.) and Russia (-5.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported casein glues and caseinates and other casein derivatives in Eastern Europe, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland totaled +5.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Romania (+13.3% per year) and Bulgaria (+8.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 18% against the previous year. Import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, casein glue and caseinates import price increased by +47.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+10.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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