Russian Federation: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in the Russian Federation

In 2022, the Russian paper and paperboard market decreased by -16.9% to $X, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

Paper and paperboard exports from Russia totaled X tons in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 341%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 288% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for paper and paperboard exports from Russia, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, paper and paperboard exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kazakhstan stood at +78.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+64.7% per year) and Belarus (-12.8% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) exports from Russia, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kazakhstan stood at +73.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+51.6% per year) and Belarus (-11.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper and paperboard export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -14.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 38%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Belarus (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, supplies from abroad of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) decreased by -2.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 15%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to Russia, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, the United States, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +37.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), China ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest paper and paperboard suppliers to Russia, together comprising 66% of total imports. Poland, the United States, Sweden, Spain, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +48.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper and paperboard import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank slightly 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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