CIS: Wood Pulp Market 2023

Wood Pulp Market Size in CIS

The CIS wood pulp market stood at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pulp Production in CIS

In value terms, wood pulp production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp exports dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of wood pulp. 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 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belarus increased by X percentage points.

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

In Russia, wood pulp exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (X%).

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in CIS

For the fourth consecutive year, the CIS recorded growth in supplies from abroad of wood pulp, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, wood pulp imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Belarus (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan and Russia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood pulp in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Belarus ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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