Russian Federation: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in the Russian Federation

The Russian market for coated printing and writing papers contracted sharply to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in the Russian Federation

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, approx. X tons of coated printing and writing papers were exported from Russia; declining by X% on the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from Russia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Kyrgyzstan, the United States, India, Latvia, Kuwait, Taiwan (Chinese), Bulgaria, Romania, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Russia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uzbekistan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, the amount of coated printing and writing papers imported into Russia declined rapidly to X tons, reducing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest coated printing and writing paper supplier to Russia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Russia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Finland, Austria, Slovenia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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