CIS: Wood Pulp Market 2024

Wood Pulp Market Size in CIS

The CIS wood pulp market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Pulp Production in CIS

In value terms, wood pulp production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of wood pulp. 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. Belarus (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Russia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest wood pulp supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Russia, wood pulp exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia stood at $X per ton.

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

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of wood pulp imported in the CIS expanded notably to X tons, growing by X% on the year before. In general, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood pulp imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the largest importer of wood pulp, comprising X% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kazakhstan (X%). Belarus (X tons) held 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, Uzbekistan (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belarus (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Russia, wood pulp imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Belarus ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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