Belarus: Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market 2023

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market Size in Belarus

In 2021, the Belarusian sulphite wrapping paper market was finally on the rise to reach $X after eight years of decline. In general, consumption, however, faced a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Production in Belarus

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. Sulphite wrapping paper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, exports of sulphite wrapping paper from Belarus reduced notably to X tons, waning by -17.9% against 2020. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 372%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper exports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 335%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for sulphite wrapping paper exports from Belarus, with a 99.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +15.1%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for sulphite wrapping paper exports from Belarus, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a 0.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to +11.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphite wrapping paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 22%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (+87.0%).

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, approx. X tons of sulphite wrapping paper were imported into Belarus; reducing by -8.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 278%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 281% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of sulphite wrapping paper imports to Belarus, with a combined 81% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Italy, Turkey, the UK and France, which together accounted for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +214.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest sulphite wrapping paper suppliers to Belarus, together comprising 60% of total imports. The UK, Turkey, Italy, France and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +188.2%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average sulphite wrapping paper import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 46%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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