Hungary: Self-Adhesive Paper Market 2024

Self-Adhesive Paper Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian self-adhesive paper market dropped notably to $X in 2021, falling by -17.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a mild contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Self-Adhesive Paper Production in Hungary

In value terms, self-adhesive paper production contracted rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 62%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Self-Adhesive Paper Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2021, approx. X tons of self-adhesive paper and paperboard were exported from Hungary; growing by 11% compared with the year before. In general, exports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main destinations of self-adhesive paper exports from Hungary, with a combined 69% share of total exports. Slovakia, Italy, Croatia and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +148.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for self-adhesive paper exported from Hungary were Romania ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined 64% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Serbia, Italy, Slovenia and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +110.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average self-adhesive paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Self-Adhesive Paper Imports

Imports into Hungary

Self-adhesive paper imports into Hungary expanded markedly to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 14% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; 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 24%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of self-adhesive paper imports to Hungary, together comprising 61% of total imports. Romania, Finland, Austria and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +24.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest self-adhesive paper suppliers to Hungary, together accounting for 60% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +13.5%, 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

The average self-adhesive paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 21%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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