Ukraine: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2024

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Ukraine

In 2022, the Ukrainian paper pulp moulded articles market increased by 2.3% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Ukraine

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, when their volume decreased by -5.5% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 91%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for paper pulp moulded articles exports from Ukraine, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), fivefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland amounted to +38.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+8.8% per year) and Italy (+74.1% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp exports from Ukraine, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland stood at +44.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+92.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (+12.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 24% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper pulp moulded articles export price increased by +104.1% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Spain (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, approx. X tons of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp were imported into Ukraine; dropping by -27.8% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest paper pulp moulded articles supplier to Ukraine, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), threefold. Moldova (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic stood at +16.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+85.5% per year) and Moldova (-16.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest paper pulp moulded articles suppliers to Ukraine were the Czech Republic ($X), Austria ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +57.4%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper pulp moulded articles import price increased by +88.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 40% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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