Ukraine: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Ukraine

In 2021, the Ukrainian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -7.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from Ukraine

In 2021, approx. X kg of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² were exported from Ukraine; with an increase of 13% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 198% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 278% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X kg) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Ukraine, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Georgia (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland stood at -28.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (-41.0% per year) and Azerbaijan (-46.6% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exports from Ukraine, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Georgia ($X), with a 2.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Azerbaijan, with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland amounted to -32.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (-50.6% per year) and Azerbaijan (-55.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 39% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Azerbaijan ($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 Hungary (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into Ukraine

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -30.1% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Ukraine, together comprising 34% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +74.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Russia ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² suppliers to Ukraine, with a combined 28% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +46.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 32% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, 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 Finland (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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