Romania: Paper Hand Towels Market 2024

Paper Hand Towels Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian paper hand towels market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. Paper hand towels consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Paper Hand Towels Production in Romania

In value terms, paper hand towels production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Paper hand towels production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Paper Hand Towels Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper hand towels decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper hand towels exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for paper hand towels exports from Romania, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper hand towels exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Moldova (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hungary amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper hand towels exports from Romania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hungary amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper hand towels export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Paper Hand Towels Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, imports of paper hand towels into Romania rose markedly to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 2021. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper hand towels imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper hand towels imports to Romania, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Serbia, Austria, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Turkey, Greece and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest paper hand towels suppliers to Romania were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Serbia, Austria, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Turkey, Greece, Ukraine and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Serbia, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average paper hand towels import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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