Belarus: Paperboard Case Material Market 2025

Paperboard Case Material Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian paperboard case material market dropped markedly to $X in 2022, which is down by -64.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a mild slump. Paperboard case material consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Paperboard Case Material Production in Belarus

In value terms, paperboard case material production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 264%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paperboard Case Material Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, overseas shipments of paperboard case materials increased by 153% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paperboard case material exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for paperboard case material exports from Belarus, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, paperboard case material exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), more than tenfold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +8.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+39.0% per year) and Ukraine (-10.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for paperboard case materials exports from Belarus, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+53.9% per year) and Ukraine (-2.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paperboard case material export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paperboard case material export price increased by +69.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 68% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Poland (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paperboard Case Material Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, paperboard case material imports into Belarus totaled X tons, standing approx. at 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paperboard case material imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 91%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of paperboard case material imports to Belarus, with a combined 91% share of total imports. Lithuania and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +77.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paperboard case material suppliers to Belarus were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together accounting for 90% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +91.1%, recorded 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 paperboard case material import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a strong increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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