Eastern Europe: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2025

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Eastern Europe

The East European printing and writing paper market shrank markedly to $X in 2022, which is down by -49.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Eastern Europe

In value terms, printing and writing paper production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 23%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, printing and writing paper exports in Eastern Europe declined to X tons, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 7.8%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Slovakia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) was the largest exporter of printing and writing paper in Eastern Europe, comprising 90% of total export. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), constituting a 7.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +5.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest printing and writing paper supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 86% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, which accounted for a further 10%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +5.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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, rising by 21% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. As a result, the export price reached 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 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of printing and writing paper imported in Eastern Europe dropped to X tons, waning by -9.4% compared with 2021. In general, imports recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 34% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Russia (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons). All these countries together held near 48% share of total imports. Bulgaria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to printing and writing paper imports into Poland stood at -1.4%. At the same time, Bulgaria (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +3.1% from 2012-2022. Romania and Hungary experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-1.0%), Slovakia (-2.2%) and Russia (-7.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania and Bulgaria increased by +3.5, +1.9, +1.7 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported printing and writing paper in Eastern Europe, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland stood at +1.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+1.0% per year) and Russia (-7.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by 28% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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