Eastern Europe: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Eastern Europe

The East European market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under X g/m² in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 12%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -12.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 8.1%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² declined to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 22%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic prevails in g/m² structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 92% of total exports in 2021. The following exporters - Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - together made up 7.2% of total exports.

The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m². At the same time, Poland (+49.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +49.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Russia (-22.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Czech Republic (+49 p.p.) and Poland (+3.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Russia (-12.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the Czech Republic was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+58.5% per year) and Russia (-25.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. 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 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 Poland (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in Eastern Europe

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² expanded remarkably to X tons in 2021, picking up by 6.6% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +71.9% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 24%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the main importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 46% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons), together making up a 40% share of total imports. Ukraine (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² imports into Russia stood at +1.2%. At the same time, Lithuania (+70.1%), Bulgaria (+25.3%), Poland (+14.2%) and Belarus (+7.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lithuania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +70.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Ukraine (-7.2%) and the Czech Republic (-12.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Lithuania (+14 p.p.), Belarus (+7.2 p.p.), Bulgaria (+4.2 p.p.) and Poland (+2.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Ukraine (-6.5 p.p.), the Czech Republic (-6.6 p.p.) and Russia (-6.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Belarus ($X) and Lithuania ($X), together comprising 76% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +54.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. As a result, import 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 importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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