Eastern Europe: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Eastern Europe

For the third consecutive year, the East European paper industry finishing agents market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Eastern Europe

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of finishing agents used in the paper industry, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Russia (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belarus (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belarus, Poland and the Czech Republic increased by X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest paper industry finishing agents supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated moderate growth 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, paper industry finishing agents export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained 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 Russia ($X per ton), while Belarus ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports in Eastern Europe

Paper industry finishing agents imports amounted to X tons in 2022, leveling off at 2021. The total import volume 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the key importers of finishing agents used in the paper industry in Eastern Europe, together comprising X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Ukraine (X tons) and Belarus (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share 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 Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Ukraine, Belarus, Slovakia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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