Russian Federation: Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian non-cellular polyethylene film market reduced to $X in 2021, which is down by -13.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

For the tenth consecutive year, Russia recorded growth in overseas shipments of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip, which increased by 32% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polyethylene film exports from Russia, together comprising 71% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Finland, the Czech Republic, Armenia, Serbia and Germany, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +480.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-cellular polyethylene film exported from Russia worldwide, together comprising 70% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Finland, the Czech Republic, Armenia, Serbia and Germany, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Among the main countries of destination, Serbia, with a CAGR of +408.1%, 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 non-cellular polyethylene film export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Finland (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 31%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polyethylene film imports to Russia, together comprising 51% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Finland, Turkey, Italy, Lithuania, Spain, Israel, France, Ukraine and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polyethylene film suppliers to Russia were Belarus ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 48% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Finland, Italy, Lithuania, Turkey, Israel, Spain, France, Ukraine and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +11.9%, 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

The average non-cellular polyethylene film import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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