Romania: Graphic Papers Market 2024

Graphic Papers Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian graphic papers market increased by 22% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Graphic Papers Production in Romania

In value terms, graphic papers production shrank markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 69%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of graphic papers decreased by -8.3% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 60% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 41%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) was the main destination for graphic papers exports from Romania, with a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, graphic papers exports to Bulgaria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Moldova (X tons), threefold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bulgaria stood at -8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (+17.3% per year) and Hungary (-26.7% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), Moldova ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for graphic papers exported from Romania worldwide, together comprising 52% of total exports. Hungary, Greece, Italy, Germany, the UK, Slovenia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Among the main countries of destination, Greece, with a CAGR of +23.2%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average graphic papers export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 46% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 the UK (+31.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports into Romania

Graphic papers imports into Romania fell to X tons in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, imports showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 7%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphic papers imports to Romania, together comprising 50% of total imports. Italy, Poland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Indonesia, Finland, Russia, Australia and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic papers suppliers to Romania were Slovakia ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 47% of total imports. Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Indonesia, Slovenia, France, Finland, Australia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Australia, with a CAGR of +38.8%, 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 graphic papers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 37% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Italy ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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