CIS: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in CIS

In 2021, the CIS market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by 16% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in CIS

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports in CIS

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls decreased by -47.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 41%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls declined significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates rolls structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 91% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), comprising an 8.9% share of total exports.

Exports from Russia decreased at an average annual rate of -7.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belarus (+23.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +23.2% from 2012-2021. While the share of Belarus (+8.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Russia (-8.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier in the CIS, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

In Russia, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls plunged by an average annual rate of -9.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, surging by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-1.9%).

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports in CIS

In 2021, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls decreased by -3.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -23.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -13.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 90%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) were the largest importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, together creating 93% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Tajikistan (with a CAGR of +16.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in the CIS, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 15% share.

In Russia, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (-3.7% per year) and Uzbekistan (-16.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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