Russian Federation: Uncoated Felt Paper Market 2024

Uncoated Felt Paper Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian uncoated felt paper market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Uncoated Felt Paper Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, uncoated felt paper production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% 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 2019 when the production volume increased by 35%. Uncoated felt paper production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Felt Paper Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, shipments abroad of uncoated felt paper and paperboard decreased by -16.5% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 142% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated felt paper exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 137% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X kg) was the main destination for uncoated felt paper exports from Russia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kazakhstan amounted to -51.3%.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated felt paper and paperboard exports from Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kazakhstan amounted to -50.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average uncoated felt paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -2.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Armenia amounted to +11.6% per year.

Uncoated Felt Paper Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, supplies from abroad of uncoated felt paper and paperboard decreased by -59.2% to X kg for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports faced a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 448% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated felt paper imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 321% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X kg), Spain (X kg) and China (X kg) were the main suppliers of uncoated felt paper imports to Russia, with a combined 35% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated felt paper imports in Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain, twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of -43.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated felt paper and paperboard to Russia, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled -37.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-96.5% per year) and China (-48.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average uncoated felt paper import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 408%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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