CIS: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in CIS

The CIS market for household and sanitary articles of paper declined modestly to $X in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in CIS

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper shrank slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports in CIS

In 2023, shipments abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates paper structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Belarus (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Uzbekistan (X%).

Exports from Russia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Belarus (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Uzbekistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest household and sanitary articles of paper supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports in CIS

In 2023, approx. X tons of household and sanitary articles of paper were imported in the CIS; surging by X% compared with 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of household and sanitary articles of paper in 2023 were Kazakhstan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. Azerbaijan (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Moldova (X tons) and Armenia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Azerbaijan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest household and sanitary articles of paper importing markets in the CIS were Russia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Belarus ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Azerbaijan, Moldova, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform