Russian Federation: Market for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip 2024

Market Size for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in the Russian Federation

In 2021, the Russian market for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip increased by 1.6% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a mild downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in the Russian Federation

In value terms, production of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Exports from the Russian Federation

For the tenth consecutive year, Russia recorded growth in shipments abroad of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, which increased by 15% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from Russia, with a combined 50% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Poland, Germany, the UK, Uzbekistan, Serbia, France, the Czech Republic and Azerbaijan, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +397.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip exported from Russia were Belarus ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together comprising 55% of total exports. Italy, Poland, Germany, Uzbekistan, the UK, Serbia, the Czech Republic, Azerbaijan and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +329.5%, 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

In 2021, the average export price for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip amounted to $X per ton, rising by 21% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Italy (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip into Russia rose markedly to X tons, picking up by 8% against 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip to Russia, with a combined 54% share of total imports. South Korea, Poland, Italy, Turkey, Kazakhstan, India, Belgium and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +115.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip suppliers to Russia were China ($X), Belarus ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 48% share of total imports. South Korea, Poland, Italy, Turkey, Belgium, Kazakhstan, India and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +87.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average import price for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip amounted to $X per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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