Eastern Europe: Market for Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue 2022

Market Size for Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue in Eastern Europe

The East European market for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue contracted modestly to $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild curtailment. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, overseas shipments of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic was the main exporter of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Belarus (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Lithuania (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue exports from the Czech Republic stood at +X%. At the same time, Lithuania (+X%) and Bulgaria (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lithuania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. Belarus and Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ukraine (-X%) and Russia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Czech Republic (+X p.p.), Bulgaria (+X p.p.) and Lithuania (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Russia saw its share reduced by -X% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Russia, Lithuania, Ukraine and Belarus, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 ng or tissue in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2021 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 2021, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue were imported in Eastern Europe; which is down by -X% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Russia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Romania (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) represented the largest importers of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue, together making up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Romania, Ukraine, Belarus and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the ng or tissue in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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