Plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

Production of plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles in Russia stood at USD 457.5 mn in 2018. Output declined to USD 419.8 mn in 2019 and fell further to USD 408.5 mn in 2020, with the total market size shrinking to USD 571.1 mn. The 2020 contraction was directly linked to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which reduced sales of plastic tableware by 3.8%. Despite the downturn, the period saw the entry of new players and modernization of production facilities, while consumer interest began shifting towards biodegradable single-use tableware.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, with production jumping to USD 519.4 mn and the market size expanding to USD 714.6 mn as pandemic restrictions eased. In 2022, production stabilized at USD 521.1 mn despite sanctions and import constraints that contributed to a market size reduction to USD 677.3 mn. The biodegradable tableware segment continued its expansion, reaching a 25% share of the single-use tableware market. By 2023, production moderated slightly to USD 499.3 mn, yet the overall market size grew to USD 750.1 mn, supported by ongoing facility upgrades and a sustained consumer shift towards eco-friendly materials.

The market entered a renewed growth phase in 2024, with production rising to USD 580.0 mn and the market size reaching USD 788.7 mn. This upward trajectory continued into 2025, with production advancing to USD 667.4 mn.

Production plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles in Russia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After two years of decline, Russia's production of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles rebounded. In 2021, output reached 519.4 million US dollars, marking a sharp 27.2% increase compared to 2020. The lowest point was recorded in 2020 at 408.5 million US dollars, following the largest annual decline of 8.2% in 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 13.5%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 4.3%.

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

Exports plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Russia's exports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 18,472 tonnes, reflecting a slight 2.0% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 65%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine dominated Russia's export structure in kind for plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles. Kazakhstan accounted for 47.8% of exports, Belarus for 30.6%, and Ukraine for 8.9%. Together, these three countries represented 87.3% 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 plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles has risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 77.5 million US dollars, up by 24.3% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 77.7%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 21.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the leading destinations for Russia's exports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in value terms were Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine. Kazakhstan held a 46.9% share, Belarus 30.0%, and Ukraine 9.4%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 86.3% 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 tableware, kitchenware and household articles to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's imports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 51,583 tonnes, showing a robust 15.8% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 18.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.7%.

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

During 2018-2021, China, Belarus, and Poland were the primary sources for Russia's imports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in kind. Together, these three markets absorbed 78.7% of total import volumes.

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

Russia's import value of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles has increased for the third year running. In 2021, imports reached approximately 275.8 million US dollars, marking a strong 23.0% year-over-year uptick. From 2018 to 2021, import value grew by 26.6%, translating to an average annual rate of 8.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Belarus, and Germany led Russia's import structure in value terms for plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles. China accounted for 56.6% of imports, Belarus for 5.8%, and Germany for 5.2%. Combined, these three countries represented 67.6% of total import flows.

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

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