Lithuania: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Lithuania

In 2022, the Lithuanian market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% 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 X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Lithuania

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Lithuania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Estonia (X tons), twofold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Lithuania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Estonia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, 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 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports to Lithuania, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Russia, Latvia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint suppliers to Lithuania were Poland ($X), Finland ($X) and Sweden ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Russia, Latvia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 import price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform