CIS: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in CIS

The CIS market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 48% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a resilient increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under X g/m² in CIS

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 20%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports in CIS

For the third consecutive year, the CIS recorded decline in overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m², which decreased by -77.8% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports faced a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² dropped notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia prevails in g/m² structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 98% of total exports in 2021. Belarus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exports from Russia stood at -22.1%. Belarus (-9.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belarus increased by +1.7 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² supplier in the CIS, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia totaled -25.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -9.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 6.3% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+10.5%).

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in CIS

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² imported in the CIS surged to X tons, picking up by 25% against the previous year. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +82.1% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the main importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² in the CIS, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 67% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), generating a 30% share of total imports.

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belarus (+7.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +7.7% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belarus increased by +10 percentage points.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² importing markets in the CIS were Russia ($X) and Belarus ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of +8.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+5.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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