Russian Federation: Paperboard Case Material Market 2024

Paperboard Case Material Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian paperboard case material market fell slightly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Paperboard Case Material Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, paperboard case material production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Paperboard Case Material Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of paperboard case materials, when their volume decreased by -11.3% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, paperboard case material exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for paperboard case material exports from Russia, accounting for a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, paperboard case material exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), fivefold. Ecuador (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled +9.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+17.3% per year) and Ecuador (+73.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for paperboard case materials exports from Russia, comprising 25% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with an 8.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (+72.9% per year) and Turkey (+19.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paperboard case material export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -11.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 36% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paperboard Case Material Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

Paperboard case material imports into Russia declined slightly to X tons in 2022, dropping by -4.1% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard case material imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 43%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of paperboard case material imports to Russia, together comprising 80% of total imports. Germany, Uzbekistan and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +99.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest paperboard case material suppliers to Russia were Poland ($X), Belarus ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 78% share of total imports. Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Among the main suppliers, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +82.5%, saw 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

In 2022, the average paperboard case material import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -11.4% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paperboard case material import price increased by +54.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Uzbekistan ($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 (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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