Hungary: Sack Kraft Paper Market 2025

Sack Kraft Paper Market Size in Hungary

In 2022, the Hungarian sack kraft paper market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Sack kraft paper consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Sack Kraft Paper Exports

Exports from Hungary

Sack kraft paper exports from Hungary fell significantly to X tons in 2022, declining by -91.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 3,225% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sack kraft paper exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 5,592%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for sack kraft paper exports from Hungary, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, sack kraft paper exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria totaled -17.4%.

In value terms, Austria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sack kraft paper exports from Hungary, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria amounted to -14.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sack kraft paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 56% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 71%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sack Kraft Paper Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, overseas purchases of sack kraft paper increased by 0.6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sack kraft paper imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +67.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of sack kraft paper imports to Hungary, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest sack kraft paper suppliers to Hungary, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +15.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average sack kraft paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 27% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform