Ukraine: Market for Paper Sacks And Bags 2024

Market Size for Paper Sacks And Bags in Ukraine

In 2021, the Ukrainian paper sack and bag market decreased by -2.9% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. Paper sack and bag consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Paper Sacks And Bags in Ukraine

In value terms, paper sack and bag production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Paper sack and bag production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Exports from Ukraine

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of paper sacks and bags increased by 9.4% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper sack and bag exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) were the main destinations of paper sack and bag exports from Ukraine, with a combined 51% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Kazakhstan, Romania, the Czech Republic, Spain and Russia, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +248.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Azerbaijan ($X) and Moldova ($X) constituted the largest markets for paper sack and bag exported from Ukraine worldwide, with a combined 49% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Kazakhstan, Spain, Romania, the Czech Republic and Russia, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +187.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 paper sack and bag export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 13%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Imports into Ukraine

In 2021, overseas purchases of paper sacks and bags decreased by -5.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 4.4%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper sack and bag imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper sack and bag imports to Ukraine, together comprising 61% of total imports. Spain, France, Russia, Belarus, Romania and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +25.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper sack and bag suppliers to Ukraine were China ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belarus, Spain, France, Russia, Romania and Austria, which together accounted for a further 24%.

Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +15.9%, saw 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 paper sack and bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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