Russian Federation: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in the Russian Federation

The Russian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 44% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from the Russian Federation

For the third consecutive year, Russia recorded decline in shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m², which decreased by -78% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Russia, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), fourfold. Tajikistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ukraine totaled -18.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+17.0% per year) and Tajikistan (-22.4% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exports from Russia, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ukraine amounted to -22.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+11.0% per year) and Tajikistan (-26.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -12.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 Iran (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² were imported into Russia; picking up by 19% on the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +75.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² supplier to Russia, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), sixfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-3.9% per year) and Italy (+90.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Russia, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+3.8% per year) and Italy (+91.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -5.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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