Hungary: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Hungary

In 2021, the Hungarian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 2.9% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Hungary

In 2021, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Hungary surged to X tons, rising by 639% on the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Hungary, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. Serbia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Czech Republic stood at +208.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+94.4% per year) and Serbia (+97.3% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Hungary, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Czech Republic totaled +205.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+80.5% per year) and Serbia (+49.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -32.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Slovakia (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Hungary

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by -1.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -10.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 42%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 44%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Hungary, together accounting for 89% of total imports. Poland, Finland, France and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.8%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +37.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Hungary were Austria ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Finland, France and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 11%.

France, with a CAGR of +34.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild descent. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Poland ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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