Composite paper and paperboard made by sticking layers together with an adhesive not surface coated or impregnated whether or not internally reinforced in rolls or sheets market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard in Russia began the period at 53 thousand tons in 2018, supported by import substitution and the development of domestic production in the wider paper and board industry. It then declined to 51 thousand tons in 2019 and fell more sharply to 43 thousand tons in 2020, a drop linked to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on industrial activity and demand. A recovery followed in 2021, with the market reaching 45 thousand tons, driven by post-pandemic revitalization, rising prices for packaging materials, and technological upgrades at manufacturing sites.

The market contracted drastically in 2022 to 35 thousand tons after the European Union banned imports of wood pulp and paper from Russia, disrupting supply chains and forcing producers to reorient toward domestic and alternative markets in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. This downward trend continued in 2023, with the market shrinking further to 29 thousand tons, despite increased exports to Asia-Pacific and the Middle East and growing demand for corrugated packaging due to the expansion of online sales.

In 2024 the market stabilized and grew slightly to 30 thousand tons, aided by the commissioning of new production capacity such as the 600 thousand ton kraft linerboard mill in Ust-Ilimsk, ongoing modernization of paper and board machines, and sustained demand for packaging from e-commerce.

Production adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Russia's production of composite paper and paperboard, made by laminating layers with adhesive and not surface-coated or impregnated, declined after two years of growth. In 2020, production stood at 37 662 tonnes, marking a 22.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 9.8%, with an average annual decline of 3.4%. The peak was in 2019 at 48 476 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 15.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Russia's exports of composite paper and paperboard, made by laminating layers with adhesive and not surface-coated or impregnated, increased after two years of decline. In 2020, exports reached 3 075 tonnes, showing a strong rise of 16.3% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 28.5%, equivalent to an average annual drop of 10.6%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 2 643 tonnes, and the largest decline was in 2018, at 22.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine were the key partners for Russia's exports of composite paper and paperboard, made by laminating layers with adhesive and not surface-coated or impregnated. Kazakhstan accounted for 38.6% of exports in kind, Belarus for 20.6%, and Ukraine for 11.8%. Together, these three countries represented 71.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Russia's exports of composite paper and paperboard, made by laminating layers with adhesive and not surface-coated or impregnated, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 659 thousand US dollars, reflecting a limited fall of 8.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 35%, with an average annual decline of 13.4%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Tajikistan were the main destinations for Russia's exports of composite paper and paperboard, made by laminating layers with adhesive and not surface-coated or impregnated, in value terms. Kazakhstan held a 40.4% share, Belarus 17.7%, and Tajikistan 12.7%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 70.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's imports of composite paper and paperboard, made by laminating layers with adhesive and not surface-coated or impregnated, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 6 928 tonnes, down by 13.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 9.6%, equating to an average annual decline of 3.3%. The highest level was in 2018 at 7 819 tonnes, with the largest increase also in 2018, at 5.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Finland, and Turkey were the leading suppliers of composite paper and paperboard, made by laminating layers with adhesive and not surface-coated or impregnated, to Russia. The Netherlands accounted for 69.4% of imports in kind, Finland for 6.8%, and Turkey for 4.8%. Together, these three countries made up 81.0% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Russia's imports of composite paper and paperboard, made by laminating layers with adhesive and not surface-coated or impregnated, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 7 317 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a decrease of 9.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 3%, with an average annual decline of 1.0%. The peak was in 2018 at 8 128 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 7.8%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands, Turkey, and Germany formed the main cluster of markets for Russia's imports of composite paper and paperboard, made by laminating layers with adhesive and not surface-coated or impregnated, in value terms. The Netherlands held a 49.2% share, Turkey 18.1%, and Germany 8.1%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 75.5% of total import flows.

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

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