Tablecloths and serviettes of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian market for paper tablecloths and serviettes entered a phase of rapid growth from 2020 onward. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a spike in demand for hygiene-related paper products, lifting production to 79.5 million USD that year. This momentum continued in 2021 with the commissioning of a new paper machine at Arkhbum Tissyu Group, which expanded industry capacity and helped push output to 96.4 million USD. By 2022, despite supply-chain disruptions from sanctions, the broader hygiene segment—including paper serviettes—reported a 30% production increase, driving total production value to 130.4 million USD.

After the 2022 peak, production moderated to 121.8 million USD in 2023, though increased exports to China, which grew by 25.4%, offered some offset. The market stabilized in 2024 as production recovered to 125.9 million USD, supported by the industry's pivot to new export markets in Asia and Africa. Overall, the market size expanded from 81.8 million USD in 2020 to 124.6 million USD in 2024, reflecting the sector's adaptation to changing demand and trade conditions.

Production paper tablecloths and serviettes in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, M unit

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 1 573 million units, then peaked in 2019 at 4 114 million units, representing a 2.6-fold increase between these years. The largest growth was recorded in 2019 at 161.5%, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 27.5%. In 2021, Russia produced 3 759 million units of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers, marking a sharp 26.1% increase compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, M unit

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output value of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers in Russia reached 96 362 thousand US dollars, up by 21.3% compared to the previous year.

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

Exports paper tablecloths and serviettes from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Russia's exports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 2 725 tons, representing a 37.4% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 44.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 13.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Belarus were the primary buyers of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers from Russia. Kazakhstan accounted for 54.9% of exports in kind, Ukraine for 13.6%, and Belarus for 10.7%, jointly representing 79.2% of total exports in kind.

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 tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers exported from Russia reached 5 647 thousand US dollars, which is 43.8% higher than in 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 55.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 4.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Belarus remained the main buyers of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers from Russia in value terms. Kazakhstan accounted for 52.3% of exports in value, Ukraine for 14.2%, and Belarus for 11.9%, jointly forming 78.5% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports paper tablecloths and serviettes to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's imports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 2 017 tons, indicating a year-on-year decrease of 3.3%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 39.2%, with a compound annual decline rate of 15.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, China, and Poland continued to lead as suppliers of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers to Russia. Germany accounted for 26.5% of imports in kind, China for 18.3%, and Poland for 13.7%, jointly taking 58.5% of total imports in kind.

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

After a two-year contraction, Russia's imports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers increased. In 2021, imports stood at 6 944 thousand US dollars, up by 11.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 29.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 11.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 6 210 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 24.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, China, and Poland consistently held leading positions in the country structure of imports in value terms for tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers. Germany accounted for 26.8% of imports in value, China for 17.6%, and Poland for 14.6%, jointly accounting for 59.0% of total flows.

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

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