Eastern Europe: Tissue Paper Market 2024

Tissue Paper Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European tissue paper market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, growing by 9.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by 9.9% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Tissue Paper Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, tissue paper production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 2018 with an increase of 14%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Tissue Paper Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

Tissue paper exports amounted to X tons in 2022, increasing by 4% compared with 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tissue paper exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% 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 +35.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Romania (X tons) was the main exporter of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper in Eastern Europe, achieving 70% of total export. Belarus (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 10% share, followed by Bulgaria (5.8%). The following exporters - Hungary (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) - each finished at an 8.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +31.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tissue paper supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Romania ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising 70% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of +26.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, growing by 27% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, the export price reached 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 Slovakia ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+6.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tissue Paper Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

Tissue paper imports declined modestly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -2.7% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tissue paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 35% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons), together creating a 55% share of total imports. Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to tissue paper imports into Poland stood at +5.4%. At the same time, Romania (+10.0%), Bulgaria (+9.1%), the Czech Republic (+4.3%) and Ukraine (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +10.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Slovakia (-2.9%) and Hungary (-6.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (+12 p.p.), Romania (+7.3 p.p.), Bulgaria (+5.3 p.p.) and the Czech Republic (+3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Slovakia (-2.5 p.p.) and Hungary (-17.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper in Eastern Europe, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland totaled +7.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-5.3% per year) and Romania (+13.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 29% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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