Russian Federation: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in the Russian Federation

After five years of growth, the Russian market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a significant increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in the Russian Federation

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, shipments abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Russia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Turkey, the UK, Tajikistan, Moldova, Poland, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Romania and Lebanon 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 Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from Russia were Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Azerbaijan ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Turkey, Tajikistan, Moldova, the UK, Kyrgyzstan, Poland, Georgia, Armenia, Romania and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Azerbaijan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier to Russia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Russia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by X% against 2020 indices. 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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