Russian Federation: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian uncoated kraft liner market was estimated at $X in 2021, increasing by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -12.3% against 2019 indices. Uncoated kraft liner consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -8.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 36%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated kraft liner increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated kraft liner exports from Russia, accounting for a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ecuador (X tons), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+28.5% per year) and Ecuador (+141.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated kraft liner exports from Russia, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+34.4% per year) and Ecuador (+139.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncoated kraft liner export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of uncoated kraft liner decreased by -61.6% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 644%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 646%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncoated kraft liner imports to Russia, with a combined 89% 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 Germany (with a CAGR of +59.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest uncoated kraft liner suppliers to Russia, with a combined 89% share of total imports.

Finland, with a CAGR of +64.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 uncoated kraft liner import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 50% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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