Ukraine: Graphic Papers Market 2024

Graphic Papers Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian graphic papers market dropped dramatically to $X in 2022, falling by -23.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Graphic Papers Production in Ukraine

In value terms, graphic papers production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 57%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic papers were exported from Ukraine; rising by 191% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 192% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 376% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for graphic papers exports from Ukraine, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, graphic papers exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Moldova (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland stood at +3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (+4.3% per year) and Germany (-12.6% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for graphic papers exports from Ukraine, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland totaled +10.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+8.9% per year) and Moldova (-4.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average graphic papers export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -69.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 234%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($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 Armenia (+27.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, imports of graphic papers into Ukraine declined markedly to X tons, reducing by -47.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 2.7%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphic papers imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphic papers imports to Ukraine, with a combined 42% share of total imports. Sweden, Poland, Slovenia, Austria, India, China, Russia, Portugal, Indonesia and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 50%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (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 Ukraine were Slovakia ($X), Finland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 43% share of total imports. Poland, Sweden, Austria, India, Slovenia, China, Portugal, Indonesia, Russia and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

India, with a CAGR of +38.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average graphic papers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 32% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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