Russian Federation: Wood Dryer Market 2025

Wood Dryer Market Size in the Russian Federation

For the third consecutive year, the Russian wood dryer market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 43% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Wood Dryer Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, wood dryer production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. Wood dryer production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Dryer Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, shipments abroad of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard increased by 31% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 550% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood dryer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 905% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X units) was the main destination for wood dryer exports from Russia, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, wood dryer exports to Belarus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X units), fourfold. Estonia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belarus amounted to +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+4.6% per year) and Estonia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the key foreign market for dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard exports from Russia, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belarus stood at -1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-18.8% per year) and Kazakhstan (-11.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wood dryer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 119%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average 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 Turkey ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Georgia (+39.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Wood Dryer Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

For the third consecutive year, Russia recorded growth in supplies from abroad of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, which increased by 37% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 120%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood dryer imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 202%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest wood dryer supplier to Russia, accounting for a 22% share of total imports. Moreover, wood dryer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X units), twofold. Austria (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (-22.8% per year) and Austria (+5.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard to Russia, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +10.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (-13.2% per year) and Austria (+12.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wood dryer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 77%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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