Russian Federation: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2025

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in the Russian Federation

The Russian paper pulp moulded articles market reached $X in 2022, picking up by 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.6% against 2020 indices. Paper pulp moulded articles consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in the Russian Federation

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Paper pulp moulded articles production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from the Russian Federation

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp decreased by -0.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of paper pulp moulded articles exports from Russia, with a combined 46% share of total exports. Belarus, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Turkey, Israel and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +334.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper pulp moulded articles exported from Russia were Finland ($X), Belarus ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 49% share of total exports. Kazakhstan, Belgium, Latvia, Israel, Turkey and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of +225.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Latvia (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, the amount of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp imported into Russia fell to X tons, which is down by -10.2% compared with 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +28.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 50%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 34%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper pulp moulded articles imports to Russia, together comprising 88% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +36.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X) constituted the largest supplier of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp to Russia, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Croatia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Hungary totaled +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Croatia (+7.7% per year) and Belarus (+26.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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