CIS: Sack Kraft Paper Market 2025

Sack Kraft Paper Market Size in CIS

In 2022, the CIS sack kraft paper market decreased by -7.2% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sack Kraft Paper Production in CIS

In value terms, sack kraft paper production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sack Kraft Paper Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, shipments abroad of sack kraft paper increased by 16% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -20.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 51%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sack kraft paper exports reached $X in 2022. Total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -30.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) represented roughly 99.9% of total exports in 2022.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sack kraft paper exports, with a CAGR of +5.8% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the largest sack kraft paper supplier in the CIS.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia stood at +2.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -11.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -2.7% per year.

Sack Kraft Paper Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of sack kraft paper imported in the CIS rose markedly to X tons, growing by 12% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 2016 with an increase of 20%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sack kraft paper imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 49% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 14% share, followed by Belarus (11%), Kazakhstan (10%), Moldova (9.9%) and Azerbaijan (5.1%).

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of -1.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+30.6%), Azerbaijan (+22.6%), Belarus (+7.8%) and Kazakhstan (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +30.6% from 2012-2022. Moldova experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Uzbekistan (+14 p.p.), Azerbaijan (+4.2 p.p.) and Belarus (+4.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Moldova and Russia saw its share reduced by -2.6% and -21.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sack kraft paper in the CIS, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia stood at -2.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+35.8% per year) and Kazakhstan (+4.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform