Belarus: Other Papers Packaging Market 2024

Other Papers Packaging Market Size in Belarus

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in the Belarusian other papers packaging market, when its value increased by 402% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Papers Packaging Production in Belarus

In value terms, other papers packaging production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Papers Packaging Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, shipments abroad of other papers packaging decreased by -17% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -17.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, other papers packaging exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of other papers packaging exports from Belarus, together comprising 96% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +8.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for other papers packaging exported from Belarus were Russia ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 96% of total exports.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +12.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 other papers packaging export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Russia ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Lithuania ($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 Russia (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Other Papers Packaging Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, supplies from abroad of other papers packaging decreased by -16.7% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, other papers packaging imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main other papers packaging supplier to Belarus, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled -3.4%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of other papers packaging to Belarus.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia amounted to -2.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average other papers packaging import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, other papers packaging import price increased by +93.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +1.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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