Vegetable parchment market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian vegetable parchment market volume showed significant variability between 2018 and 2024. It grew sharply from 4 308 t to 5 675 t in 2019, then gradually declined and stabilized near 5 355 t by 2022. A strong rebound occurred in 2023, lifting consumption to 6 235 t, before it fell back to 5 362 t in 2024.

Domestic production remained the primary source of supply, fluctuating between 8 035 t and 10 588 t annually. Exports were substantial, often exceeding 4 000 t per year, which significantly influenced the net volume available domestically. Imports were negligible throughout the period, indicating a market supplied almost entirely by local manufacturers.

In 2025, the industry was marked by active production and supply of greaseproof and moisture-resistant rolls and sheets, conforming to the GOST 1341 standard for food contact materials. A mandatory certification and declaration system for packaging materials governed product quality and safety. Market trends included a growing consumer preference for biodegradable parchment over synthetic alternatives and manufacturers offering customized printing and logos on packaging to enhance brand appeal.

Production vegetable parchment in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2019, Russia's vegetable parchment production reached its peak at 10 588 t. However, it declined by 7.9% in 2020 to 9 752 t, marking the lowest point in recent years. By 2021, production rebounded to 10 210 t, representing a 4.7% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Exports vegetable parchment from Russia

Exports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of decline, Russia's vegetable parchment exports showed a significant recovery in 2021. Exports fell to their lowest level in 2020 at 4 205 t, a drop of 13.0% from the previous year. In 2021, exports surged by 20.0% to reach 5 046 t. Over the entire 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 5.3%, with an average annual decline of 1.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Asia (not elsewhere specified), Italy, and India were notable buyers of Russian vegetable parchment, accounting for 22.5%, 13.8%, and 12.6% of exports in volume, respectively. However, their combined share of 49.0% indicates that no single region dominated the export market.

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

Following a two-year downturn, Russia's vegetable parchment exports in value terms experienced strong growth in 2021. Exports dropped to 7 861 K $ US in 2020, a decline of 12.6%. In 2021, exports increased by 28.5% to total 10 104 K $ US.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Asia (not elsewhere specified), Italy, and India were significant markets for Russian vegetable parchment in value terms, representing 21.8%, 13.7%, and 12.0% of exports, respectively. Their collective share of 47.4% highlights a diversified export structure without overwhelming dominance.

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

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

Imports vegetable parchment to Russia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Russia's vegetable parchment imports in volume rebounded in 2021. Imports fell by 25.5% in 2019 and reached a low of 6 t in 2020. In 2021, imports rose by 21.2% to 8 t. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 10.9%, with an average annual decline of 3.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, France, Germany, and South Korea were consistently the top sources for Russia's vegetable parchment imports in volume. France accounted for 42.1%, Germany for 35.3%, and South Korea for 6.8%, together making up 84.2% of total import flows.

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 vegetable parchment imports in value terms have increased for two consecutive years. Imports declined by 35.1% in 2019 to a low of 29 K $ US. In 2020 and 2021, imports grew, with a 46.6% increase in 2021 bringing the total to 46 K $ US. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 3%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 1.0%.

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

During 2018-2021, France, Germany, and Japan remained the primary sources for Russia's vegetable parchment imports in value terms. France held a 43.3% share, Germany 26.7%, and Japan 6.1%, collectively accounting for 76.0% of total import value.

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

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