Eastern Europe: Newsprint Market 2025

Newsprint Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European newsprint market increased by 1% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Newsprint Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, newsprint production contracted sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newsprint Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of newsprint increased by 8.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 16%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 21%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 94% of total exports in 2022. Belarus (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to newsprint exports from Russia stood at -1.8%. At the same time, Belarus (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +3.9% from 2012-2022. While the share of Russia (-1.8 p.p.) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest newsprint supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 4.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia totaled -6.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -10.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (-0.2%).

Newsprint Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of newsprint were imported in Eastern Europe; declining by -2.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) represented the main importer of newsprint, constituting 43% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 40% share of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the newsprint imports, with a CAGR of +5.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lithuania (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-5.1%), Slovakia (-6.8%), Hungary (-7.4%), Romania (-7.5%) and Bulgaria (-9.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (+26 p.p.) and Lithuania (+2.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary saw its share reduced by -3.2%, -3.3% and -5.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported newsprint in Eastern Europe, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 14% share.

In Poland, newsprint imports increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (-2.6% per year) and Hungary (-4.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 48% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. 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 ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($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 (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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