Ukraine: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Ukraine

After two years of decline, the Ukrainian market for coated printing and writing papers increased by 15% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Ukraine

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Ukraine

In 2021, overseas shipments of coated printing and writing papers increased by 63% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 137%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 279% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from Ukraine, with a combined 81% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Serbia, Moldova and Armenia, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +405.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Ukraine, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Czech Republic totaled +19.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+15.1% per year) and Belarus (-24.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 60%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Armenia (+27.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Ukraine

In 2021, supplies from abroad of coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Finland (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to Ukraine, together accounting for 49% of total imports. Austria, the Netherlands, Sweden, Indonesia, Poland, Italy and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +15.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Ukraine were Germany ($X), Finland ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 51% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, the Netherlands, Sweden, Indonesia, Poland, Italy and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 17%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +9.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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