Eastern Europe: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Eastern Europe

The East European market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets totaled $X in 2021, rising by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the market value increased by 3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 6.6%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exported in Eastern Europe expanded notably to X tons, picking up by 6.4% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Slovakia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together accounting for 97% of total export. The Czech Republic (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +9.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising 94% of total exports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +6.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets imported in Eastern Europe rose sharply to X tons, surging by 6.3% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 7%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 12%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) represented roughly 79% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Bulgaria (X tons), committing a 5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Ukraine ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 45% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +4.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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