Russian Federation: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in the Russian Federation

In 2021, the Russian market for coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in the Russian Federation

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 175%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, overseas shipments of coated printing and writing papers increased by 25% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 171% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 92%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for coated printing and writing paper exports from Russia, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper exports to Belarus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kazakhstan (X tons), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belarus totaled +20.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+256.8% per year) and Kazakhstan (+34.8% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Russia, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belarus totaled +10.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+231.9% per year) and Kazakhstan (+24.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tajikistan (-0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, purchases abroad of coated printing and writing papers increased by 18% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to Russia, with a combined 75% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Slovenia, Belgium, South Korea and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +32.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Russia were Germany ($X), Finland ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 76% of total imports. Austria, Slovenia, South Korea, Belgium and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +27.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 6.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 9.3%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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