Plastic office or school supplies market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market for plastic office or school supplies in Russia grew from 78.5 million USD to 85.8 million USD, supported by the expansion of production capacities and state backing for domestic manufacturers. This trend reversed sharply in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic and related quarantine measures reduced sales, compounded by a shift toward digital document management that dampened demand for traditional stationery, pulling the market down to 72.4 million USD.

A recovery began in 2021, lifting the market to 82.9 million USD, followed by a surge to 95.6 million USD in 2022 driven by government import-substitution policies and increased polymer production. However, the persistent effect of digitalization on consumption led to a slight contraction to 90.1 million USD in 2023 and stabilization around 89.5 million USD in 2024.

In 2025, production of plastic office or school supplies rose to 74.1 million USD, indicating continued output activity in the sector.

Production plastic office or school supplies in Russia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Russia's production of plastic office or school supplies reached 72 943 thousand US dollars, marking an u8.0% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production grew by 8.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 73 641 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 9.8% during this timeframe. In contrast, 2020 experienced the most significant decline, with production dropping by 8.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports plastic office or school supplies from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Russia's exports of plastic office or school supplies rebounded in 2021 after a two-year decline, reaching 1 827 tons. This represented a modest gain of 7.8% from the previous year. However, over the broader period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 15.8%, translating to an average annual decline of 5.6%. The lowest point was in 2020, with exports at 1 695 tons, while the largest drop occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 21.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the core destinations for Russia's exports of plastic office or school supplies in volume terms were Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. Belarus accounted for 45.6% of exports, Kazakhstan for 24.9%, and Ukraine for 13.0%. Together, these three countries made up 83.5% 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, K $ US

In 2021, the value of Russia's plastic office or school supplies exports surged to 8 900 thousand US dollars, showing a strong increase of 21.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports in value terms rose by 29.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.0%. The most notable decline was in 2020, when exports decreased by 1.2%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the main markets for Russia's plastic office or school supplies exports in value terms were Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. Belarus held a 41.3% share, Kazakhstan 29.1%, and Ukraine 12.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 82.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports plastic office or school supplies to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's imports of plastic office or school supplies continued to grow for the third consecutive year in 2021, totaling 4 611 tons. This was a slight increase of 1.4% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports in volume terms increased by 9.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China and Belarus were the dominant sources for Russia's imports of plastic office or school supplies in volume terms. Together, they accounted for 87.1% of total import flows, while the remaining share was distributed among various other countries.

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, K $ US

Russia's imports of plastic office or school supplies in value terms rebounded in 2021 after a two-year decline, reaching 19 217 thousand US dollars. This represented a sharp increase of 52.6% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports in value terms grew by 5.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 12 593 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 25.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China was the leading source for Russia's imports of plastic office or school supplies in value terms, accounting for 72.3% of total imports. The remainder was spread across a diverse range of smaller countries.

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

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