Ukraine: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Ukraine

In 2021, the Ukrainian market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by -2% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Ukraine

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a sharp descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 113%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Ukraine

In 2021, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Ukraine shrank to X tons, waning by -13.9% against 2020. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 388% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 679% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Ukraine, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Moldova (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +239.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+21.1% per year) and Moldova (-18.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from Ukraine, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 2.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +268.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+12.0% per year) and Moldova (-13.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 208% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 338% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 Egypt (+54.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Ukraine

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by -2.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Ukraine, together comprising 50% of total imports. Sweden, Portugal, Indonesia, Poland, Germany, Austria and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +50.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Ukraine were Slovakia ($X), Germany ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports. Russia, Sweden, Portugal, Indonesia, Poland, Austria and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +46.2%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 15%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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