Russian Federation: Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2025

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian unbleached sulphate pulp market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by -4.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 28%. Unbleached sulphate pulp production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of unbleached sulphate pulp, when their volume decreased by -10.9% to X tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +2.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 92%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for unbleached sulphate pulp exports from Russia, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, unbleached sulphate pulp exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), sevenfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-1.2% per year) and Turkey (+1.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for unbleached sulphate pulp exports from Russia, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-2.9% per year) and Turkey (+0.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unbleached sulphate pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -14.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 49% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Turkey ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, the amount of unbleached sulphate pulp imported into Russia contracted sharply to X tons, declining by -49.5% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 9,084% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 7,497%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Finland (X tons) was the main unbleached sulphate pulp supplier to Russia, with a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, unbleached sulphate pulp imports from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Finland amounted to +196.0%.

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unbleached sulphate pulp to Russia, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 4.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Finland stood at +210.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average unbleached sulphate pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 57%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Finland totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+31.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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