Eastern Europe: Paper Hand Towels Market 2024

Paper Hand Towels Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European paper hand towels market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. 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 throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Paper Hand Towels Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, paper hand towels production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant 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 increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Paper Hand Towels Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, paper hand towels exports in Eastern Europe expanded notably to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper hand towels exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a remarkable 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the major exporter of paper hand towels, making up X% of total exports. Slovakia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Russia (X%), Hungary (X%) and Lithuania (X%). Ukraine (X tons) and Romania (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper hand towels exports from Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Russia (X%), Romania (X%), Ukraine (X%), Lithuania (X%), Slovakia (X%) and Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Russia (X p.p.), Lithuania (X p.p.), Ukraine (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Poland saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest paper hand towels supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Paper Hand Towels Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper hand towels were imported in Eastern Europe; growing by X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper hand towels imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion 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 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) represented the key importer of paper hand towels, comprising X% of total imports. Poland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Hungary (X%), Romania (X%), Slovakia (X%), Russia (X%) and Bulgaria (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper hand towels imports into the Czech Republic stood at X%. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%), Slovakia (X%), Romania (X%), Hungary (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest paper hand towels importing markets in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Bulgaria, 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

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing 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.

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

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