Russian Federation: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in the Russian Federation

The Russian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in the Russian Federation

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 154% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, the amount of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from Russia declined to X tons, shrinking by -14.8% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 87% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 129%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Russia, with a combined 76% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +124.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from Russia worldwide, with a combined 76% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +162.6%, saw 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 uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 China (+17.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers into Russia skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 43% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 535% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 295%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Russia, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +153.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and Belarus ($X) appeared to be the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Russia, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +117.4%, saw 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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