Romania: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Romania

The Romanian market for coated printing and writing papers rose sharply to $X in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Romania

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 434%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Romania

In 2021, shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers increased by 77% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 394% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 240% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) was the main destination for coated printing and writing paper exports from Romania, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper exports to Bulgaria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bulgaria amounted to +9.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+37.4% per year) and Italy (+39.8% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Romania, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bulgaria amounted to +11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+34.3% per year) and Italy (+58.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, coated printing and writing paper export price increased by +33.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 55%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Italy (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Romania

Coated printing and writing paper imports into Romania was estimated at X tons in 2021, picking up by 8.3% on 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Austria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing paper to Romania, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Austria stood at +10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.2% per year) and Italy (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Romania, together accounting for 84% of total imports. Finland, China, Belgium, Spain, France and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.4%.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +11.3%, recorded 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 import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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