Russian Federation: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2024

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in the Russian Federation

The Russian market for pulp from fibres other than wood dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by -2.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in the Russian Federation

In value terms, production of pulp from fibres other than wood fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +5.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 93% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulp from fibres other than wood was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 128% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 153% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Russia, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood to Belarus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belarus stood at +44.1%.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) were the largest markets for pulp from fibres other than wood exported from Russia worldwide.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +33.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for pulp from fibres other than wood stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for pulp from fibres other than wood decreased by -25.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, purchases abroad of pulp from fibres other than wood was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood fell slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest pulp from fibres other than wood supplier to Russia, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uzbekistan (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kazakhstan amounted to +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (-8.2% per year) and Germany (-13.9% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulp from fibres other than wood to Russia, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kazakhstan stood at +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (-9.9% per year) and Germany (-16.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+82.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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