Romania: Paperboard Case Material Market 2024

Paperboard Case Material Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian paperboard case material market increased by 17% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +90.3% against 2020 indices. Paperboard case material consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Paperboard Case Material Production in Romania

In value terms, paperboard case material production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +6.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paperboard Case Material Exports

Exports from Romania

Paperboard case material exports from Romania declined modestly to X tons in 2022, dropping by -4.8% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 84%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard case material exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 107%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of paperboard case material exports from Romania, together accounting for 53% of total exports. Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Algeria, Ukraine, Morocco, North Macedonia and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +647.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Greece ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for paperboard case material exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined 54% share of total exports. Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Algeria, Morocco, Moldova, North Macedonia and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

Among the main countries of destination, Morocco, with a CAGR of +503.7%, 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

The average paperboard case material export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paperboard case material export price increased by +86.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Turkey ($X per ton) and Morocco ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) and Algeria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paperboard Case Material Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, paperboard case material imports into Romania rose remarkably to X tons, surging by 10% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, paperboard case material imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest paperboard case material supplier to Romania, accounting for a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, paperboard case material imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Hungary amounted to +5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+21.3% per year) and Austria (+12.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest paperboard case material suppliers to Romania were Hungary ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 71% of total imports. Poland, Sweden, Italy, Serbia, Bulgaria and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +77.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average paperboard case material import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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