CIS: Market for Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders 2025

Market Size for Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders in CIS

In 2021, the CIS market for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders decreased by -4.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw strong growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders in CIS

In value terms, production of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 56% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders

Exports in CIS

For the tenth consecutive year, the CIS recorded growth in shipments abroad of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders, which increased by 30% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 144% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Russia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons), together accounting for 99% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +57.0%).

In value terms, the largest boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders supplying countries in the CIS were Russia ($X) and Belarus ($X).

Belarus, with a CAGR of +73.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 15%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Belarus stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+10.4%).

Imports of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders

Imports in CIS

For the third consecutive year, the CIS recorded growth in supplies from abroad of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders, which increased by 3.7% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 25%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) represented the largest importer of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders, creating 77% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), committing a 19% share of total imports. Belarus (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders imports into Russia stood at -2.7%. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+11.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +11.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Belarus (-9.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kazakhstan (+13 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Belarus (-2.7 p.p.) and Russia (-11.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders in the CIS, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

In Russia, imports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders contracted by an average annual rate of -2.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+4.8% per year) and Belarus (-9.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+0.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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