Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard market in Hungary

Earlier Report Observations

The Hungarian market for bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard saw its physical volume ease from 18 664 metric tons in 2018 to 18 019 metric tons in 2020, while its value dipped in 2019 before recovering to 19.5 million US dollars in 2020. Over this initial period, domestic production held steady around 14 000 metric tons annually, imports gradually decreased, and exports expanded.

From 2021 onward, import volumes peaked at 8 187 metric tons before entering a sustained decline, falling to 6 097 metric tons by 2025. Export volumes demonstrated consistent growth, rising from 3 144 metric tons in 2018 to 4 799 metric tons in 2025. In value terms, exports more than doubled from 3.2 million US dollars to 6.4 million US dollars over the eight-year span, while import value fluctuated with a high of 8.7 million US dollars in 2022.

The market's trajectory from 2018 to 2025 reflects a clear shift toward a stronger export orientation, with external sales gaining substantial ground in both volume and value as imports retreated from their earlier levels.

Production bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Hungary, the production value of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports reached 16 901 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a 17.8% increase from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 14 352 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 2.7%. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production grew by 14.6%, translating to an annualized rate of 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Hungary produced 14 084 tonnes of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports in 2020, representing a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to the previous year. The highest production volume was in 2019 at 14 182 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 1.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, the export volume of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports from Hungary declined. In 2021, exports stood at 3 118 tonnes, down by 11.9% from the previous year. The peak was in 2020 at 3 539 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Romania, and Czechia were the top contributors to Hungary's exports in kind, accounting for 69.3% of total flows. Poland led with 30.8%, followed by Romania at 23.7%, and Czechia at 14.9%.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Hungary's export value of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports was 3 253 thousand US dollars in 2021, reflecting a moderate decline of 5.6% from the year before. The lowest value was in 2019 at 3 220 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 3 447 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 7.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Romania, Poland, and Czechia dominated Hungary's export structure in value terms, collectively representing 70.2% of total flows. Romania accounted for 28.8%, Poland for 28.2%, and Czechia for 13.2%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2021

Imports bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year downturn, imports of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports into Hungary rebounded. In 2021, imports reached 8 187 tonnes, up by 9.5% from the previous year. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 7 474 tonnes, which recorded the largest decline of 3.2%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 5.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Romania, Poland, and Croatia were the leading sources for Hungary's imports in kind, together making up 63.8% of total flows. Romania contributed 27.9%, Poland 20.2%, and Croatia 15.7%.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of contraction, imports of foreign bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports into Hungary surged. In 2021, imports totaled 8 394 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 38.4% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was in 2020 at 6 067 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 10.7%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 21.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Over the 2018-2021 period, Romania, Poland, and Croatia were the primary destinations for Hungary's imports in value terms, absorbing 61.8% of total flows. Romania accounted for 26.5%, Poland for 23.1%, and Croatia for 12.2%.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2021