CIS: Market for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in CIS

The CIS market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in CIS

In value terms, production of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports in CIS

For the eleventh consecutive year, the CIS recorded growth in shipments abroad of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, which increased by 8.7% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) dominates plastics structure, together comprising 97% of total exports. Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +153.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics supplying countries in the CIS were Russia ($X), Belarus ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +141.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (-1.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics imported in the CIS totaled X tons, increasing by 3.9% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia was the key importer of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in the CIS, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 67% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Belarus (X tons), together committing a 27% share of total imports. Azerbaijan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+10.7%), Azerbaijan (+8.5%), Uzbekistan (+4.9%) and Belarus (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +10.7% from 2012-2022. Uzbekistan (+7.4 p.p.), Kazakhstan (+7 p.p.) and Azerbaijan (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia saw its share reduced by -16.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in the CIS, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 7.2% share.

In Russia, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+9.2% per year) and Belarus (+1.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 12%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Azerbaijan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+11.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform