Belarus: Sack Kraft Paper Market 2025

Sack Kraft Paper Market Size in Belarus

In 2022, the Belarusian sack kraft paper market increased by 4.9% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Sack Kraft Paper Production in Belarus

In value terms, sack kraft paper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 57%. Sack kraft paper production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sack Kraft Paper Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, sack kraft paper exports from Belarus contracted sharply to X tons, reducing by -24.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 110% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sack kraft paper exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 117%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for sack kraft paper exports from Belarus, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, sack kraft paper exports to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Egypt amounted to -19.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (0.0% per year) and Turkey (-64.2% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sack kraft paper exports from Belarus, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Egypt amounted to -18.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (0.0% per year) and Germany (+10.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sack kraft paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Germany (+24.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sack Kraft Paper Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, the amount of sack kraft paper imported into Belarus surged to X tons, picking up by 22% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 92% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, sack kraft paper imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 72%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main sack kraft paper supplier to Belarus, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. It was followed by Estonia (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at +9.1%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sack kraft paper to Belarus, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Estonia ($X), with a 2.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at +11.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sack kraft paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, import 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, sack kraft paper import price increased by +51.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 Estonia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+1.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform