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Chemical wood pulp market in CIS

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"CIS" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Belarus

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Moldova

Russia

Tajikistan

Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

The chemical wood pulp market in CIS countries saw a dip in 2019 followed by growth in 2020 and 2021. International sanctions and logistical constraints limited trade in 2019, while the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains but also boosted demand for eco-friendly wood pulp. This demand, along with investments in production modernization, supported market expansion into 2021.

From 2022, strengthened state regulation of exports, including quotas, and ongoing sanctions reduced import and export volumes. Combined with lower production, this led to a contraction in market size to 4 404 thousand tons in 2022 and 4 181 thousand tons in 2023. In 2024, imports rose to 134 thousand tons and exports fell to 1 912 thousand tons, amid factors like tighter environmental norms and government measures affecting wood product exports.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in CIS
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chemical wood pulp in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chemical wood pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chemical wood pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, chemical wood pulp production in the CIS experienced its largest decline of 2.7%. However, by 2020, production rebounded to 6 612 K t, marking a 9.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production grew by 9.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	(2.7%)	9.7%	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chemical wood pulp from CIS

Exports in kind, K t

Chemical wood pulp exports from the CIS have been rising for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 2 509 K t, representing a 16.1% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 19.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from CIS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	1.3%	16.1%	6.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for chemical wood pulp exports from the CIS were China, South Korea, and Japan. Together, these countries accounted for 79.4% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from CIS in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2019, the value of chemical wood pulp exports from the CIS hit its lowest point at 1 066 M $ US, following a significant 29.2% decline. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 1 506 M $ US, which represented a 37.2% increase. By 2020, exports recovered slightly to 1 094 M $ US, showing a 2.7% rise compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from CIS in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	37.2%	(29.2%)	2.7%	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China dominated the value of chemical wood pulp exports from the CIS, accounting for 70.5% of total flows. All other countries combined made up the remaining 29.5%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from CIS in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chemical wood pulp to CIS

Imports in kind, K t

Chemical wood pulp imports into the CIS have increased for two consecutive years. In 2018, imports reached their lowest volume at 177 K t, with a 4.1% decline. However, by 2019, imports surged by 31.6%, and in 2020, they grew further to 271 K t, up 16.3% from the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 46.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to CIS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	31.6%	16.3%	13.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Finland, and Sweden were the primary suppliers of chemical wood pulp to the CIS in volume terms. The United States contributed 32.0% of imports, Finland 21.3%, and Sweden 13.6%, together making up 66.8% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to CIS in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After increasing for two years, the value of chemical wood pulp imports into the CIS declined in 2020 to 175 M $ US, down 6.1% from 2019. The peak was in 2019 at 186 M $ US, which saw a 23.0% increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports in value terms grew by 27.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to CIS in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.5%	23.0%	(6.1%)	8.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Finland, and Sweden were the leading sources for chemical wood pulp imports into the CIS in value terms. The United States accounted for 38.0% of imports, Finland for 17.1%, and Sweden for 14.9%, collectively representing 70.1% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to CIS in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io