CIS: Paper Bag Market 2025

Paper Bag Market Size in CIS

The CIS paper bag market reduced slightly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in CIS

In value terms, paper bag production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports in CIS

For the tenth consecutive year, the CIS recorded growth in shipments abroad of sacks and bags of paper, which increased by 7.1% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper bag exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 84% of total exports in 2021. Belarus (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Kazakhstan (X tons). All these countries together held near 13% share of total exports. Moldova (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper bag exports from Russia stood at +16.3%. At the same time, Moldova (+20.1%) and Kazakhstan (+14.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Moldova emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +20.1% from 2012-2021. Belarus experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Russia (+32 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Belarus (-10.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest paper bag supplier in the CIS, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 2.4% share.

In Russia, paper bag exports expanded at an average annual rate of +13.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+5.4% per year) and Kazakhstan (+7.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($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 (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Paper Bag Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2021, purchases abroad of sacks and bags of paper decreased by -1.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 11%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper bag imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) represented roughly 62% of total imports in 2021. Kazakhstan (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Moldova (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 33% share of total imports. Uzbekistan (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 main importing countries, was attained by Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sacks and bags of paper in the CIS, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia amounted to -4.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (+5.3% per year) and Kazakhstan (+3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+28.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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