Eastern Europe: Paper And Paperboard Market 2025

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European paper and paperboard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, paper and paperboard production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after eight years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of paper and paperboard, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated measured 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. The Czech Republic (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Romania (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper and paperboard were imported in Eastern Europe; falling by X% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Russia (X%), Hungary (X%) and Romania (X%). The following importers - Slovakia (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paper and paperboard imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (X%), Bulgaria (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Slovakia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Russia (X%) and Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia and Ukraine saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paper and paperboard in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Bulgaria ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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