Eastern Europe: Paper Tablecloths Market 2024

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European paper tablecloths market reached $X in 2021, increasing by 2.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, paper tablecloths production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 21%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, exports of paper tablecloths and serviettes in Eastern Europe shrank to X tons, which is down by -3.8% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 36%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 35%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together making up 77% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), mixing up a 6.5% share of total exports. The following exporters - the Czech Republic (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) - together made up 14% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +15.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest paper tablecloths supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 4% share.

In Poland, paper tablecloths exports expanded at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Slovakia (-3.6% per year) and Russia (+11.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, purchases abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes decreased by -6.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 4.6%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the major importers of paper tablecloths and serviettes in 2021, amounting to near 21% and 21% of total imports, respectively. Hungary (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 12% share, followed by Romania (9.9%), Russia (9.5%) and Slovakia (7.5%). Bulgaria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +0.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 55% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Russia, Romania, Slovakia and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +4.6%, 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 import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Russia ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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