CIS: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in CIS

In 2021, the CIS market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 1.4% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a buoyant increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in CIS

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 241% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in CIS

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by -14.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -29.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers shrank to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 26%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates papers structure, reaching X tons, which was near 97% of total exports in 2021. Belarus (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exports from Russia stood at +3.1%. At the same time, Belarus (+24.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +24.6% from 2012-2021. Belarus (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Russia saw its share reduced by -2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier in the CIS, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, 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 (-2.3%).

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in CIS

In 2021, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in the CIS reached X tons, increasing by 8.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the major importers of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in 2021, resulting at approx. 33% and 24% of total imports, respectively. Uzbekistan (X tons) took a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Belarus (14%) and Azerbaijan (5.3%). The following importers - Tajikistan (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) - together made up 5.2% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +183.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper importing markets in the CIS were Russia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Belarus ($X), with a combined 75% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Moldova and Tajikistan, which together accounted for a further 21%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +153.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2021, surging by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 7.2%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) and Tajikistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+4.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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