Ukraine: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Ukraine

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Ukrainian printing and writing paper market, when its value increased by 8.3% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep slump. Printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Ukraine

In value terms, printing and writing paper production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 57% against the previous year. Printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, the amount of printing and writing paper exported from Ukraine soared to X tons, with an increase of 193% on the year before. In general, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 196% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 388% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for printing and writing paper exports from Ukraine, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, printing and writing paper exports to Poland 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 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland totaled +59.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (+7.6% per year) and Germany (+14.7% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for printing and writing paper exports from Ukraine, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland totaled +33.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+37.5% per year) and Moldova (-8.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -70.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 77%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($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 Germany (+19.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Ukraine

Printing and writing paper imports into Ukraine dropped sharply to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -45.5% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 7.3%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 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 printing and writing paper imports to Ukraine, with a combined 46% share of total imports. Sweden, Poland, Austria, India, China, Slovenia, Portugal, Indonesia, the Netherlands and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

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 printing and writing paper suppliers to Ukraine were Slovakia ($X), Finland ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 44% of total imports. Poland, Sweden, Austria, India, China, Slovenia, Portugal, Indonesia, the Netherlands and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 49%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +38.5%, 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 printing and writing paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 29% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. 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 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 Slovenia (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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