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Paper bags and sacks market in Russia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the Russian paper bags and sacks market showed steady growth, supported by the expansion of e-commerce, which increased demand for paper packaging. In 2019, discussions began about banning single-use plastic bags, creating additional incentives for paper-based packaging. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 sharply raised the need for disposable packaging for food and delivery, while import substitution policies strengthened the role of domestic producers. By 2021, production of paper bags and sacks almost doubled, also boosted by growing government procurement.

In 2022, output reached a record 4.6 billion units, up 10.4% from the previous year, despite sanctions and chemical shortages. This growth was driven by active government purchases, accounting for 56.9% of volume in the Central Federal District, and preparations for restrictions on single-use plastic. In 2023, production continued to rise, supported by investments in the Formabox project and the anticipated mandatory restrictions on plastic bags from 2024. By 2024, production volume stabilized at around 189.1 thousand tons, with the launch of a new manufacturer of biodegradable packaging materials and increased demand for eco-friendly packaging due to tighter legislation.

In 2025, production of paper bags and sacks fell to 159.2 thousand tons. The same year saw a planned ban on three types of PET packaging from September 1, which typically stimulates substitution of plastic with paper packaging, but did not prevent the short-term output decline.

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. Delta residuals, 2023-2025
    2. 4.1.1.2. Production, 2022-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Imports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Exports, 2018-2024
    5. 4.1.1.5. Market size, 2022-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Russia, 2022–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Russia in kind, 2022–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  2. 5.1.2. Production by federal districts of Russia, 2022–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  3. 5.1.3. Structure of production by federal districts, 2022–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.1.4. Dynamics of production structure by federal districts, 2022–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  5. 5.1.5. Monthly dynamics of production, 2022-2024, K t
2. 5.2. Shipments, 2022–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of shipments in Russia, 2022–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  2. 5.2.2. Shipments by federal districts of Russia, 2022–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  3. 5.2.3. Structure of shipments by federal districts, 2022–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.2.4. Dynamics of shipments structure by federal districts, 2022–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
3. 5.3. Warehouse Residuals, 2022–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.3.1. Monthly dynamics of warehouse residuals, 2022–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
4. 5.4. Average producer prices, 2022-2026
  1. 5.4.1. 17.21.12 - Bags and paper bags, $ US/K Штука
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia 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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia 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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia 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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia 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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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

Exports paper bags and sacks from Russia

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, Russia's exports of paper bags and sacks reached their peak at 38,709 tonnes. However, in 2020, they fell sharply by 48.8% to a low of 19,836 tonnes. By 2021, exports rebounded to 24,314 tonnes, marking a 22.6% increase from the previous year. Overall, from 2019 to 2021, exports saw a significant fluctuation, with the largest increase of 60.3% occurring in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	60.3%	(48.8%)	22.6%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan was the top destination for Russia's exports of paper bags and sacks in volume terms, accounting for 45.9% of the total. Kyrgyzstan followed with 34.1%, and Belarus contributed 5.0%. Together, these three countries made up 85.0% of Russia's total export flows in this category.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of Russia's exports of paper bags and sacks hit a low of $29.3 million, declining by 5.7% from the previous year. By 2021, exports recovered to $37.2 million, up 26.9% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 24.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	(5.7%)	26.9%	7.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan led in value terms for Russia's exports of paper bags and sacks, representing 51.1% of the total. Kyrgyzstan accounted for 17.8%, and Belarus for 8.8%. Combined, these three markets held a 77.7% share of Russia's total export value in this sector.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports paper bags and sacks to Russia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Russia's imports of paper bags and sacks in volume terms dropped to 36,144 tonnes, a decrease of 7.2% from the prior year. By 2021, imports rose to 39,013 tonnes, up 7.9% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 3.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	(7.2%)	7.9%	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, China, and Belarus were the main sources for Russia's imports of paper bags and sacks in volume terms, together accounting for 70.0% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of Russia's imports of paper bags and sacks fell to $83.4 million, down 7.9% from the previous year. By 2021, imports surged to $105.0 million, a 26.0% increase year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 20.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.6%	(7.9%)	26.0%	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China was the leading supplier of paper bags and sacks to Russia in value terms, with a 32.1% share. Poland followed at 26.2%, and Belarus at 8.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for 66.3% of Russia's total import value in this category.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io