Hungary: Paper Hand Towels Market 2025

Paper Hand Towels Market Size in Hungary

In 2022, the Hungarian paper hand towels market increased by less than X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. Paper hand towels consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper Hand Towels Production in Hungary

In value terms, paper hand towels production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Hand Towels Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, the amount of paper hand towels exported from Hungary skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper hand towels exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of paper hand towels exports from Hungary, with a combined X% share of total exports. Denmark, Norway, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Austria, Serbia, Italy, Lithuania and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Romania ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for paper hand towels exported from Hungary worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Denmark, Norway, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Austria, Lithuania, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average paper hand towels export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Hand Towels Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper hand towels were imported into Hungary; rising by X% on 2021. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper hand towels imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest paper hand towels supplier to Hungary, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paper hand towels imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ukraine (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper hand towels to Hungary, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper hand towels import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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