Russian Federation: Paper Bag Market 2024

Paper Bag Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian paper bag market contracted modestly to $X in 2021, declining by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, paper bag production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, approx. X tons of sacks and bags of paper were exported from Russia; picking up by 9.4% on the year before. Overall, exports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper bag exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient 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 Azerbaijan (X tons) were the main destinations of paper bag exports from Russia, together comprising 66% of total exports. Finland, Kyrgyzstan, Poland, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Uzbekistan, Germany and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +64.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper bag exported from Russia were Belarus ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising 59% of total exports. Azerbaijan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Ukraine, Germany and Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +50.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The export price peaked 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 overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 Faroe Islands (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Bag Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

Paper bag imports into Russia fell modestly to X tons in 2021, leveling off at 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 9.2%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper bag imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 11%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), China (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper bag imports to Russia, with a combined 54% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, South Korea, Lithuania, Italy, Spain and Austria, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +15.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper bag suppliers to Russia were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 56% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belarus, South Korea, Italy, Lithuania, Spain and Austria, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +13.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 paper bag import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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