Russian Federation: Newspaper Market 2025

Newspaper Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian newspaper market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Newspaper Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, newspaper production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 40%. Newspaper production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, exports of newspapers, journals and periodicals from Russia stood at X units, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 39%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X units), Belarus (X units) and Kazakhstan (X units) were the main destinations of newspaper exports from Russia, with a combined 81% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +151.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Finland ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest markets for newspaper exported from Russia worldwide, with a combined 69% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of +114.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newspaper export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 3.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 18%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Newspaper Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, supplies from abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals increased by 15% to X units for the first time since 2012, thus ending a nine-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a dramatic curtailment. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X units), Ukraine (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the main suppliers of newspaper imports to Russia, with a combined 82% share of total imports. Estonia, Lithuania, Belarus, Finland, Germany and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of -13.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of newspapers, journals and periodicals to Russia, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ukraine stood at -10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-24.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (-24.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newspaper import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, newspaper import price increased by +66.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 19%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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