CIS: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in CIS

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the CIS market for coated printing and writing papers, when its value increased by 20% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in CIS

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 170%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in CIS

In 2021, shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 160% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Russia (X tons), together resulting at 97% of total export.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the coated printing and writing papers exports, with a CAGR of +26.0% from 2012 to 2021. Russia (+9.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the largest coated printing and writing paper supplier in the CIS.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia stood at +17.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a deep setback. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -6.7% per year.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in CIS

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of coated printing and writing papers, when their volume increased by 23% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 78% of total imports in 2021. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 8.4% share, followed by Belarus (5.2%) and Kazakhstan (4.9%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to coated printing and writing paper imports into Russia stood at -9.1%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+25.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +25.6% from 2012-2021. Belarus experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kazakhstan (-4.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+8.4 p.p.) and Belarus (+2.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Russia (-13.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coated printing and writing papers in the CIS, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 7.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia totaled -8.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+25.9% per year) and Belarus (-4.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 8.7% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Russia ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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