Belarus: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Belarus

The Belarusian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers reduced modestly to $X in 2021, which is down by -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Belarus

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 154%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Belarus, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine (X kg), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to +1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (-38.3% per year) and Poland (-43.9% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Belarus, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 0.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled -1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-29.3% per year) and Ukraine (-46.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 34%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Poland (+25.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Belarus

Imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers into Belarus soared to X tons in 2021, picking up by 64% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 113%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 146% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) was the main uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier to Belarus, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden (X tons), with a 1.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia stood at +3.2%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Belarus, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 1.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at -1.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (-3.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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