CIS: Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market 2025

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market Size in CIS

The CIS sulphite wrapping paper market contracted to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Production in CIS

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of sulphite wrapping paper exported in the CIS surged to X tons, jumping by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Belarus (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Uzbekistan (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sulphite wrapping paper exports from Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Belarus (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Uzbekistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Belarus (X p.p.) and Uzbekistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest sulphite wrapping paper supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Russia, sulphite wrapping paper exports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%).

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sulphite wrapping paper was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia was the key importer of sulphite wrapping paper in the CIS, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Kazakhstan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Moldova (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Armenia (X tons), Tajikistan (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Armenia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tajikistan (X%), Moldova (X%), Kazakhstan (X%) and Azerbaijan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Russia (X p.p.), Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) and Armenia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Moldova, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sulphite wrapping paper in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Moldova, with a X% share.

In Russia, sulphite wrapping paper imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Moldova (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sulphite wrapping paper import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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