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Uncoated fluting paper market in Russia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Russian uncoated fluting paper market expanded from 1.7 million tonnes in 2018 to 2.3 million tonnes in 2024. This growth was primarily driven by the impact of sanctions and restrictions on paper imports from the EU, which began in 2020 and forced a reorientation towards domestic production. In 2021, the launch of new production facilities and the entry of new players supported a rise in output, with fluting paper production reaching 2.3 million tonnes.

From 2022 onward, the EU's ban on imports of wood pulp and paper from Russia further accelerated the shift towards the domestic market. Imports from EU countries fell by 56-87%, redirecting export volumes internally and strengthening reliance on local manufacturing. The market adapted to these new conditions by 2023, with continued development in packaging paper segments sustaining production growth through 2024.

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, 2018-2025
    2. 4.1.1.2. Production, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Imports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Exports, 2018-2024
    5. 4.1.1.5. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Russia in kind, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  2. 5.1.2. Production by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  3. 5.1.3. Structure of production by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.1.4. Dynamics of production structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  5. 5.1.5. Monthly dynamics of production, 2017-2024, K t
2. 5.2. Shipments, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of shipments in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  2. 5.2.2. Shipments by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  3. 5.2.3. Structure of shipments by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.2.4. Dynamics of shipments structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
3. 5.3. Warehouse Residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.3.1. Monthly dynamics of warehouse residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
4. 5.4. Average producer prices, 2018-2026
  1. 5.4.1. 17.12.34 - Corrugated paper regenerated and other corrugated paper, $ US/t
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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

Production uncoated fluting paper in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Russia's production of uncoated fluting paper has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 2 593 K t, marking a 26.4% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 49.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.7%	14.2%	26.4%	14.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports uncoated fluting paper from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 96.7 K t, with the largest decline that year at 14.2%. They then surged by 245.4% in 2020, reaching a peak in 2021 of 555.8 K t, a steep 66.5% increase from 2020. The gap between the 2019 low and 2021 high was 5.8-fold.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.2%)	245.4%	66.5%	70.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets for Russia's uncoated fluting paper exports in volume terms were China, Italy, and Kazakhstan, which together accounted for 68.4% of total flows.

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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values in US dollars reached their minimum in 2019 at 42.9 M $, with the largest decline that year at 30.5%. They then jumped by 175.9% in 2020, peaking in 2021 at 281.0 M $, a sharp 137.6% increase from 2020. The ratio between the 2019 low and 2021 high was 6.6 times.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.5%)	175.9%	137.6%	65.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value terms from 2018 to 2021, China, Italy, and Belarus were the main markets for Russia's uncoated fluting paper exports, accounting for 47.2%, 11.6%, and 5.8% of total exports, respectively, and together making up 64.7% of total flows.

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 uncoated fluting paper to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Russia's imports of uncoated fluting paper have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 35.7 K t, a modest 3.6% drop from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 60%, with an average annual decline of 26.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.1%)	(38.9%)	(3.6%)	(26.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus, Ukraine, and Poland were the principal sources for Russia's uncoated fluting paper imports in volume terms, representing 57.4%, 21.1%, and 12.3% of imports, respectively, and jointly accounting for 90.7% of total flows.

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

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import values in US dollars hit their lowest point in 2020 at 10.8 M $, with the largest decline that year at 58.4%. They then rebounded sharply in 2021 to 19.9 M $, an 84.7% increase from 2020. The peak-to-trough amplitude from 2018 to 2020 was 3.6 times.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.9%)	(58.4%)	84.7%	(20.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value terms from 2018 to 2021, the three principal markets for uncoated fluting paper imports to Russia were Belarus, Ukraine, and Poland, which together accounted for 88.5% of total imports.

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