Romania: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Romania

For the third consecutive year, the Romanian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -14.4% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Romania

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by -83.1% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 4,359% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 192%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Romania, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovenia amounted to -24.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+91.2% per year) and Poland (+1.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from Romania were Slovenia ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 58% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 19%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +53.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, growing by 136% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 203%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Bulgaria (+22.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Romania

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by -9.4% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after seven years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers fell rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Austria (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier to Romania, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Austria totaled +22.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+1.7% per year) and Germany (-8.0% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Romania, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 22% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Austria totaled +16.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+1.4% per year) and Germany (-7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -13.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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