Eastern Europe: Envelope Market 2025

Envelope Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European envelope market declined modestly to $X in 2021, waning by -2.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a deep setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Envelope Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, envelope production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Envelope Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of envelopes, when their volume increased by 22% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, envelope exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland was the main exporter of envelopes in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 59% of total exports in 2021. Slovakia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 12% share, followed by Hungary (10%), the Czech Republic (7.6%) and Romania (6.9%). Russia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Russia (+27.8%), Romania (+9.9%) and Hungary (+5.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +27.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Slovakia (-5.4%) and the Czech Republic (-6.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Poland, Romania, Russia and Hungary increased by +21, +3.1, +2.7 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest envelope supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland totaled +8.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (-4.6% per year) and Slovakia (-0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Envelope Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, envelope imports in Eastern Europe reduced to X tons, remaining stable against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, envelope imports rose slightly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic was the key importer of envelopes in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 42% of total imports in 2021. Poland (X tons) took a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Hungary (12%), Romania (7.9%), Slovakia (6%) and Russia (4.6%). Bulgaria (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to envelope imports into the Czech Republic stood at +2.4%. At the same time, Poland (+4.1%) and Slovakia (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +4.1% from 2012-2021. Romania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Hungary (-2.6%), Russia (-5.1%) and Bulgaria (-7.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Czech Republic (+9.2 p.p.), Poland (+4.8 p.p.) and Slovakia (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia, Hungary and Bulgaria saw its share reduced by -2.6%, -2.8% and -3.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported envelopes in Eastern Europe, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Czech Republic stood at +6.8%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+6.9% per year) and Hungary (+2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 9.5%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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