Russian Federation: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in the Russian Federation

For the fourth year in a row, the Russian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 0.2% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the market value increased by 2.5%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in the Russian Federation

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 4.4%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exported from Russia rose to X tons, with an increase of 1.8% against 2020 figures. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -10.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -13.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 24%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Russia, with a combined 38% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Uzbekistan, the UK, Belgium, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Egypt, Romania, Kyrgyzstan, Germany and China, which together accounted for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +119.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exported from Russia were Kazakhstan ($X), Belarus ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), together comprising 41% of total exports. Turkey, the UK, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, Romania, China and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +111.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 8.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Belgium (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets imported into Russia stood at X tons, approximately mirroring the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 64% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplier to Russia, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), sixfold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Finland totaled -3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+375.1% per year) and Austria (-9.5% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Russia, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Finland stood at -5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+215.2% per year) and Austria (-10.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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