Cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian market for cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip expanded notably from 2018 to 2021, with market volume rising from 292 thousand tons to 483 thousand tons. This growth was initially supported by active state procurement programs, which stimulated domestic production and demand. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated market dynamics by disrupting global logistics and prompting a shift towards localized supply chains, thereby boosting domestic output. By 2021, continued government backing and a visible consumer preference for locally made products drove production to over 516 thousand tons, significantly enlarging the overall market size.

The market faced a contraction in 2022, dropping to 422 thousand tons, following the imposition of international sanctions which created shortages of imported raw materials and disrupted existing supply patterns. In response, regulatory changes and policies favoring domestic manufacturers were reinforced, encouraging import substitution. This pivot supported a recovery, with market volume reaching 498 thousand tons in 2023 as localization efforts gained momentum. The opening of new large-scale production facilities, including the Poliplast plant in Tula Oblast, added substantial capacity in 2024, helping lift production to 560 thousand tons and market volume to 532 thousand tons.

In 2025, production adjusted downward to 535 thousand tons, marking a moderation after the preceding expansion.

Production cellular plastic sheets in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Production of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip in Russia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Russia produced 516.4 thousand tons, marking a significant year-over-year growth of 44.3%. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 83.7%, which translates to an average annual rate of 22.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 277.5 thousand tons, with the largest decline of 1.3% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports cellular plastic sheets from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Russia's exports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, export volume reached 66,401 tons, showing a 48.1% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 118.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 29.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan were the leading destinations for Russia's exports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip in volume terms. Belarus accounted for 32.7% of exports, Kazakhstan for 21.1%, and Azerbaijan for 6.1%. Together, these three countries represented 60.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Russia's export value of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 180.3 million US dollars, a substantial 95.2% rise from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value grew by 121.6%, equating to an average annual rate of 30.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Throughout 2018–2021, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan were the key destinations for Russia's exports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip in value terms. Belarus contributed 30.2% of export value, Kazakhstan 16.9%, and Azerbaijan 7.4%. Collectively, these three countries made up 54.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports cellular plastic sheets to Russia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Russia's imports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip reached 35,443 tons, a slight increase of 1.2% compared to 2020. However, from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 12.5%, with an average annual decline of 4.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 40,905 tons, while the lowest was in 2020 at 35,035 tons. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a decline of 14.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Germany, and Belarus were the top sources for Russia's imports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip in volume terms. China accounted for 30.1% of imports, Germany for 13.5%, and Belarus for 12.7%. Together, these three countries represented 56.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Russia's import value of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip increased in 2021. Imports amounted to approximately 144.8 million US dollars, up 22.5% year-over-year. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 118.3 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 13.3% occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, China, Germany, and Kazakhstan were the principal suppliers of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip to Russia in value terms. China accounted for 25.6% of import value, Germany for 16.8%, and Kazakhstan for 9.7%. Collectively, these three countries made up 52.1% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021