Hungary: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2025

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Hungary

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the Hungarian paper pulp moulded articles market, when its value decreased by -10.9% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +50.5% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Hungary

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Paper pulp moulded articles production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from Hungary

Paper pulp moulded articles exports from Hungary totaled X tons in 2022, picking up by 6.9% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 18%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for paper pulp moulded articles exports from Hungary, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), fivefold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+5.4% per year) and Denmark (+5.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp exports from Hungary, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+3.8% per year) and Denmark (+3.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper pulp moulded articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 7.4%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, supplies from abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp decreased by -18.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper pulp moulded articles imports to Hungary, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +72.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper pulp moulded articles suppliers to Hungary were Austria ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +80.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average paper pulp moulded articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper pulp moulded articles import price increased by +98.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, import 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 importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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