CIS: Asphalted Paper Market 2025

Asphalted Paper Market Size in CIS

The CIS asphalted paper market soared to $X in 2022, rising by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Asphalted Paper Production in CIS

In value terms, asphalted paper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Asphalted Paper Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, approx. X tons of tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard were exported in the CIS; waning by -25.9% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asphalted paper exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 19%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) represented the major exporter of tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard, mixing up 74% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), achieving a 26% share of total exports.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard exports, with a CAGR of -3.3% from 2012 to 2022. Belarus (-11.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Russia (+19 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belarus (-17.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest asphalted paper supplier in the CIS, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia stood at -2.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.7% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, asphalted paper export price increased by +83.3% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+4.4%).

Asphalted Paper Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, approx. X tons of tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard were imported in the CIS; growing by 11% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 185% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asphalted paper imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 125%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belarus represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 53% of total imports. Kazakhstan (X tons) held a 31% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Azerbaijan (9.2%). The following importers - Russia (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) - each finished at a 4.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Azerbaijan (with a CAGR of +18.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest asphalted paper importing markets in the CIS were Kazakhstan ($X), Belarus ($X) and Azerbaijan ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of +16.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 40% against the previous year. Import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, asphalted paper import price increased by +81.2% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, 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 (+13.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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