Belarus: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian non-corrugated paper box market contracted significantly to $X in 2022, dropping by -33.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a perceptible contraction. Non-corrugated paper box consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, shipments abroad of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by -30.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 64%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for non-corrugated paper box exports from Belarus, with a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to -4.6%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard exports from Belarus.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to -3.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-corrugated paper box export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 31% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-corrugated paper box export price increased by +112.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 49% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +1.2% per year.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Belarus

For the third consecutive year, Belarus recorded decline in purchases abroad of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, which decreased by -33.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 18%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-corrugated paper box imports to Belarus, with a combined 83% share of total imports. China and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +42.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Belarus, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at -3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (-4.2% per year) and Ukraine (-3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-corrugated paper box import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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