GITNUXREPORT 2026

Russia Packaging Industry Statistics

Russia's packaging industry is growing steadily, driven by strong domestic demand and e-commerce.

Jannik Lindner

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Russia packaging consumption for food sector 7.9 million tons in 2023.

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Beverage packaging demand in Russia 3.2 million tons annually 2022.

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Per capita packaging consumption in Russia 110 kg in 2023.

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Flexible packaging consumption grew 7% to 6.5 million tons in Russia 2023.

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Plastic packaging demand 5.8 million tons in Russian market 2022.

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Paper-based packaging consumption 4.2 million tons Russia 2023.

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E-commerce packaging consumption surged 25% to 1.2 million tons in 2023 Russia.

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Pharma packaging demand 800,000 tons per year in Russia 2022.

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Household chemicals packaging consumption 650,000 tons Russia 2023.

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Corrugated packaging demand 4.8 million tons in Russia 2022.

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Glass packaging consumption 1.9 million tons annually Russia.

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Metal packaging demand 1.3 million tons in Russia market 2023.

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Sustainable packaging demand increased 20% to 2.1 million tons Russia 2023.

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Foodservice packaging consumption 1.5 million tons Russia 2022.

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Personal care packaging demand 550,000 tons per year Russia.

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Industrial packaging consumption 2.3 million tons Russia 2023.

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PET packaging demand 1.1 million tons in beverages Russia 2022.

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Rigid plastic demand for pharma 300,000 tons Russia 2023.

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Carton packaging consumption in dairy sector 900,000 tons Russia.

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Shrink wrap demand 250,000 tons for logistics Russia 2022.

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Label consumption 2.5 billion m2 annually in Russia packaging.

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Foil packaging demand 150,000 tons Russia 2023.

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The Russian packaging market was valued at USD 12.34 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 18.76 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2023 to 2030.

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Russia's flexible packaging segment accounted for 42% of the total packaging market revenue in 2023.

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The rigid packaging market in Russia generated USD 5.2 billion in 2022.

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Packaging industry in Russia saw a 4.8% YoY growth in 2023 driven by food and beverage demand.

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Total packaging consumption in Russia reached 15.2 million tons in 2022.

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Russia's packaging market is projected to grow by 6.1% annually through 2028.

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Corrugated packaging held 28% market share in Russia in 2023.

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Plastic packaging dominated with 38% share in Russian market valued at USD 4.7 billion in 2022.

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Russia's packaging sector contributed 1.2% to national GDP in 2023.

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E-commerce packaging demand boosted Russian market by 12% in 2022.

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Paper and board packaging market in Russia was USD 3.8 billion in 2023.

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Russia's overall packaging industry CAGR from 2018-2023 was 4.2%.

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Sustainable packaging segment grew 15% YoY in Russia in 2023.

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Total market volume for packaging in Russia hit 16.1 million tons in 2023.

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Russia's packaging market per capita consumption was 105 kg in 2022.

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Food packaging sub-market was 52% of total Russia packaging in 2023.

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Beverage packaging revenue in Russia reached USD 2.9 billion in 2022.

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Pharma packaging market in Russia valued at USD 1.1 billion in 2023.

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Russia's packaging market forecast to USD 20.5 billion by 2027.

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Industrial packaging segment grew 3.5% in Russia 2022-2023.

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Russia's packaging industry employed over 250,000 people in 2023.

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Online retail drove 18% growth in flexible packaging in Russia 2023.

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Russia packaging market recovery post-COVID at 5.7% CAGR 2021-2023.

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Glass packaging market share 12% in Russia total packaging 2022.

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Russia's packaging export value USD 4.2 billion in 2023.

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Metal packaging revenue USD 1.8 billion in Russian market 2023.

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Russia packaging market influenced by import substitution policies growing 7% in 2023.

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Total investments in Russia packaging sector USD 1.5 billion in 2022.

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Russia flexible packaging market to grow at 6.2% CAGR to 2028.

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Plastic packaging accounted for 35% of total Russia packaging market materials in 2023.

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Paper and paperboard materials used 28% in Russian packaging 2022.

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Glass materials share 14% in beverage packaging Russia 2023.

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Metal materials 11% of total packaging materials consumption Russia.

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Biodegradable plastics 5% penetration in Russia flexible packaging 2023.

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PET resin consumption 1.5 million tons for packaging Russia 2022.

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Corrugated board types dominated 60% of paper packaging Russia.

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Aluminum 45% of metal packaging materials in Russia cans 2023.

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HDPE materials 25% in rigid plastics Russia 2022.

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PP films 40% of flexible plastic materials Russia 2023.

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Recycled PET 18% in bottle production Russia 2023.

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Kraft paper 35% in paper sacks Russia packaging.

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Tinplate steel 55% metal closures Russia 2023.

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BOPET films 22% flexible materials Russia 2022.

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Folding boxboard 28% carton materials Russia.

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PVC films declining to 8% in Russia packaging 2023.

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Wood materials 3% total packaging Russia pallets 2022.

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Polylactic acid (PLA) 2% bio-materials Russia 2023.

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LDPE 30% in shrink films Russia packaging.

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Solid bleached sulfate (SBS) 15% premium cartons Russia.

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Steel drums 20% industrial metal packaging Russia 2023.

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Nanocellulose emerging 1% paper enhancement Russia.

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EVOH barriers 12% multi-layer films Russia 2022.

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Molded pulp 10% protective packaging Russia 2023.

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Corrugated box production capacity in Russia reached 4.5 million tons in 2023.

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Annual plastic packaging production in Russia was 3.2 million tons in 2022.

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Russia produced 2.1 million tons of paper packaging materials in 2023.

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Glass container production for packaging in Russia hit 1.8 million tons in 2022.

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Metal packaging production volume in Russia 1.2 million tons annually 2023.

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Flexible packaging films production in Russia 850,000 tons in 2023.

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PET bottle production capacity utilization 92% in Russia 2022.

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Carton board production in Russia 1.4 million tons per year 2023.

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Aluminum foil for packaging output 120,000 tons in Russia 2022.

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Russia rigid plastic packaging production grew 5% to 2.8 million tons 2023.

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Number of packaging manufacturers in Russia over 5,200 in 2023.

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Corrugated board production facilities capacity 5.2 million tons in Russia.

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Plastic bag production 450,000 tons annually in Russia 2022.

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Label printing production for packaging 1.5 billion units in Russia 2023.

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Aerosol can production 300 million units per year in Russia.

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Folding carton production volume 900,000 tons in Russia 2022.

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Shrink film production 200,000 tons in Russian plants 2023.

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Russia wood packaging production 1.1 million m3 in 2022.

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Injection molding capacity for packaging 1.2 million tons Russia 2023.

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Blow molding output for bottles 800 million units annually Russia.

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Extrusion lines for films 150 operational in Russia packaging sector 2022.

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Russia packaging machinery production value USD 450 million in 2023.

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Recycling capacity for plastic packaging 500,000 tons per year Russia.

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Total packaging production value USD 15.8 billion in Russia 2023.

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Food packaging production dominated with 8.2 million tons in Russia 2022.

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Beverage packaging output 3.5 million tons annually Russia 2023.

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Russia pharma packaging production 450,000 tons in 2023.

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Total flexible packaging production 4.1 million tons Russia 2022.

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Russia packaging imports valued at USD 3.8 billion in 2023.

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Packaging exports from Russia reached USD 4.5 billion in 2022.

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Russia imported 1.2 million tons of plastic packaging materials in 2023.

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Corrugated packaging exports USD 1.1 billion from Russia 2023.

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Top import partner for Russia packaging: China with 25% share 2022.

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Russia plastic film exports 450,000 tons in 2023 to CIS countries.

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Glass packaging imports to Russia USD 650 million in 2022.

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Metal cans exports from Russia USD 800 million annually.

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Packaging trade balance surplus USD 700 million for Russia 2023.

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Belarus imported 30% of Russia packaging exports in 2022.

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Russia PET preforms imports 200,000 tons from Asia 2023.

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Paper packaging exports to Europe dropped 15% in 2023 Russia.

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Kazakhstan as top destination for Russia corrugated exports 2022.

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Russia aluminum packaging exports USD 350 million in 2023.

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Imports of flexible packaging machinery USD 200 million Russia 2022.

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Russia flexible packaging exports grew 8% to USD 1.2 billion 2023.

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Sanctions impacted packaging imports by 22% decline in 2023.

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China supplied 40% of Russia plastic resins for packaging 2022.

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Russia exported 500,000 tons paperboard packaging in 2023.

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Turkey imported Russia glass jars worth USD 150 million 2022.

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Intra-EAEU packaging trade volume USD 2.1 billion Russia 2023.

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Russia rigid plastic exports USD 900 million in 2023.

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India as emerging market for Russia packaging exports 10% share 2022.

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Russia plastic packaging share in total exports 12% by value 2023.

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Imports of labels and tapes USD 120 million Russia 2022.

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Flexible packaging from Russia to Middle East USD 400 million 2023.

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While Russia's packaging market is projected to nearly double from USD 12.34 billion to USD 20.5 billion by 2027, the real story of this industrial powerhouse isn't just in its impressive scale, but in the dynamic, demand-driven forces reshaping it from within.

Key Takeaways

The Russian packaging market was valued at USD 12.34 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 18.76 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2023 to 2030.
Russia's flexible packaging segment accounted for 42% of the total packaging market revenue in 2023.
The rigid packaging market in Russia generated USD 5.2 billion in 2022.
Corrugated box production capacity in Russia reached 4.5 million tons in 2023.
Annual plastic packaging production in Russia was 3.2 million tons in 2022.
Russia produced 2.1 million tons of paper packaging materials in 2023.
Russia packaging consumption for food sector 7.9 million tons in 2023.
Beverage packaging demand in Russia 3.2 million tons annually 2022.
Per capita packaging consumption in Russia 110 kg in 2023.
Russia packaging imports valued at USD 3.8 billion in 2023.
Packaging exports from Russia reached USD 4.5 billion in 2022.
Russia imported 1.2 million tons of plastic packaging materials in 2023.
Plastic packaging accounted for 35% of total Russia packaging market materials in 2023.
Paper and paperboard materials used 28% in Russian packaging 2022.
Glass materials share 14% in beverage packaging Russia 2023.

Russia's packaging industry is growing steadily, driven by strong domestic demand and e-commerce.

Consumption and Demand

Russia packaging consumption for food sector 7.9 million tons in 2023.
Beverage packaging demand in Russia 3.2 million tons annually 2022.
Per capita packaging consumption in Russia 110 kg in 2023.
Flexible packaging consumption grew 7% to 6.5 million tons in Russia 2023.
Plastic packaging demand 5.8 million tons in Russian market 2022.
Paper-based packaging consumption 4.2 million tons Russia 2023.
E-commerce packaging consumption surged 25% to 1.2 million tons in 2023 Russia.
Pharma packaging demand 800,000 tons per year in Russia 2022.
Household chemicals packaging consumption 650,000 tons Russia 2023.
Corrugated packaging demand 4.8 million tons in Russia 2022.
Glass packaging consumption 1.9 million tons annually Russia.
Metal packaging demand 1.3 million tons in Russia market 2023.
Sustainable packaging demand increased 20% to 2.1 million tons Russia 2023.
Foodservice packaging consumption 1.5 million tons Russia 2022.
Personal care packaging demand 550,000 tons per year Russia.
Industrial packaging consumption 2.3 million tons Russia 2023.
PET packaging demand 1.1 million tons in beverages Russia 2022.
Rigid plastic demand for pharma 300,000 tons Russia 2023.
Carton packaging consumption in dairy sector 900,000 tons Russia.
Shrink wrap demand 250,000 tons for logistics Russia 2022.
Label consumption 2.5 billion m2 annually in Russia packaging.
Foil packaging demand 150,000 tons Russia 2023.

Consumption and Demand Interpretation

Russia's 110kg per capita packaging habit—a veritable feast of 7.9 million tons for food and 3.2 million tons for beverages, with a 25% e-commerce surge and a 20% nod to sustainability—is a massive, complex economy wrapped in itself, showing the nation is increasingly boxed in but also trying to think outside of it.

Market Overview

The Russian packaging market was valued at USD 12.34 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 18.76 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2023 to 2030.
Russia's flexible packaging segment accounted for 42% of the total packaging market revenue in 2023.
The rigid packaging market in Russia generated USD 5.2 billion in 2022.
Packaging industry in Russia saw a 4.8% YoY growth in 2023 driven by food and beverage demand.
Total packaging consumption in Russia reached 15.2 million tons in 2022.
Russia's packaging market is projected to grow by 6.1% annually through 2028.
Corrugated packaging held 28% market share in Russia in 2023.
Plastic packaging dominated with 38% share in Russian market valued at USD 4.7 billion in 2022.
Russia's packaging sector contributed 1.2% to national GDP in 2023.
E-commerce packaging demand boosted Russian market by 12% in 2022.
Paper and board packaging market in Russia was USD 3.8 billion in 2023.
Russia's overall packaging industry CAGR from 2018-2023 was 4.2%.
Sustainable packaging segment grew 15% YoY in Russia in 2023.
Total market volume for packaging in Russia hit 16.1 million tons in 2023.
Russia's packaging market per capita consumption was 105 kg in 2022.
Food packaging sub-market was 52% of total Russia packaging in 2023.
Beverage packaging revenue in Russia reached USD 2.9 billion in 2022.
Pharma packaging market in Russia valued at USD 1.1 billion in 2023.
Russia's packaging market forecast to USD 20.5 billion by 2027.
Industrial packaging segment grew 3.5% in Russia 2022-2023.
Russia's packaging industry employed over 250,000 people in 2023.
Online retail drove 18% growth in flexible packaging in Russia 2023.
Russia packaging market recovery post-COVID at 5.7% CAGR 2021-2023.
Glass packaging market share 12% in Russia total packaging 2022.
Russia's packaging export value USD 4.2 billion in 2023.
Metal packaging revenue USD 1.8 billion in Russian market 2023.
Russia packaging market influenced by import substitution policies growing 7% in 2023.
Total investments in Russia packaging sector USD 1.5 billion in 2022.
Russia flexible packaging market to grow at 6.2% CAGR to 2028.

Market Overview Interpretation

Despite geopolitical headwinds and a heavy reliance on flexible plastics, Russia's packaging market is stubbornly unwrapping steady growth, driven by a nation that insists on both eating its lunch and securely boxing it up for later.

Material and Type Breakdown

Plastic packaging accounted for 35% of total Russia packaging market materials in 2023.
Paper and paperboard materials used 28% in Russian packaging 2022.
Glass materials share 14% in beverage packaging Russia 2023.
Metal materials 11% of total packaging materials consumption Russia.
Biodegradable plastics 5% penetration in Russia flexible packaging 2023.
PET resin consumption 1.5 million tons for packaging Russia 2022.
Corrugated board types dominated 60% of paper packaging Russia.
Aluminum 45% of metal packaging materials in Russia cans 2023.
HDPE materials 25% in rigid plastics Russia 2022.
PP films 40% of flexible plastic materials Russia 2023.
Recycled PET 18% in bottle production Russia 2023.
Kraft paper 35% in paper sacks Russia packaging.
Tinplate steel 55% metal closures Russia 2023.
BOPET films 22% flexible materials Russia 2022.
Folding boxboard 28% carton materials Russia.
PVC films declining to 8% in Russia packaging 2023.
Wood materials 3% total packaging Russia pallets 2022.
Polylactic acid (PLA) 2% bio-materials Russia 2023.
LDPE 30% in shrink films Russia packaging.
Solid bleached sulfate (SBS) 15% premium cartons Russia.
Steel drums 20% industrial metal packaging Russia 2023.
Nanocellulose emerging 1% paper enhancement Russia.
EVOH barriers 12% multi-layer films Russia 2022.
Molded pulp 10% protective packaging Russia 2023.

Material and Type Breakdown Interpretation

While Russia's packaging market remains firmly in the grasp of traditional plastics and paper, with PET and corrugated board leading the charge, the whispers of change—like growing recycled content and emerging bio-materials—suggest the industry is, albeit slowly, bending under the global pressure to be more sustainable.

Production Statistics

Corrugated box production capacity in Russia reached 4.5 million tons in 2023.
Annual plastic packaging production in Russia was 3.2 million tons in 2022.
Russia produced 2.1 million tons of paper packaging materials in 2023.
Glass container production for packaging in Russia hit 1.8 million tons in 2022.
Metal packaging production volume in Russia 1.2 million tons annually 2023.
Flexible packaging films production in Russia 850,000 tons in 2023.
PET bottle production capacity utilization 92% in Russia 2022.
Carton board production in Russia 1.4 million tons per year 2023.
Aluminum foil for packaging output 120,000 tons in Russia 2022.
Russia rigid plastic packaging production grew 5% to 2.8 million tons 2023.
Number of packaging manufacturers in Russia over 5,200 in 2023.
Corrugated board production facilities capacity 5.2 million tons in Russia.
Plastic bag production 450,000 tons annually in Russia 2022.
Label printing production for packaging 1.5 billion units in Russia 2023.
Aerosol can production 300 million units per year in Russia.
Folding carton production volume 900,000 tons in Russia 2022.
Shrink film production 200,000 tons in Russian plants 2023.
Russia wood packaging production 1.1 million m3 in 2022.
Injection molding capacity for packaging 1.2 million tons Russia 2023.
Blow molding output for bottles 800 million units annually Russia.
Extrusion lines for films 150 operational in Russia packaging sector 2022.
Russia packaging machinery production value USD 450 million in 2023.
Recycling capacity for plastic packaging 500,000 tons per year Russia.
Total packaging production value USD 15.8 billion in Russia 2023.
Food packaging production dominated with 8.2 million tons in Russia 2022.
Beverage packaging output 3.5 million tons annually Russia 2023.
Russia pharma packaging production 450,000 tons in 2023.
Total flexible packaging production 4.1 million tons Russia 2022.

Production Statistics Interpretation

Russia’s packaging industry is a surprisingly robust fortress of cardboard, plastic, and glass, where nearly every conceivable item—from food and medicine to beverages and aerosols—is diligently swaddled, proving that even in a complex global economy, the nation remains fiercely committed to wrapping its own stuff.

Trade Data

Russia packaging imports valued at USD 3.8 billion in 2023.
Packaging exports from Russia reached USD 4.5 billion in 2022.
Russia imported 1.2 million tons of plastic packaging materials in 2023.
Corrugated packaging exports USD 1.1 billion from Russia 2023.
Top import partner for Russia packaging: China with 25% share 2022.
Russia plastic film exports 450,000 tons in 2023 to CIS countries.
Glass packaging imports to Russia USD 650 million in 2022.
Metal cans exports from Russia USD 800 million annually.
Packaging trade balance surplus USD 700 million for Russia 2023.
Belarus imported 30% of Russia packaging exports in 2022.
Russia PET preforms imports 200,000 tons from Asia 2023.
Paper packaging exports to Europe dropped 15% in 2023 Russia.
Kazakhstan as top destination for Russia corrugated exports 2022.
Russia aluminum packaging exports USD 350 million in 2023.
Imports of flexible packaging machinery USD 200 million Russia 2022.
Russia flexible packaging exports grew 8% to USD 1.2 billion 2023.
Sanctions impacted packaging imports by 22% decline in 2023.
China supplied 40% of Russia plastic resins for packaging 2022.
Russia exported 500,000 tons paperboard packaging in 2023.
Turkey imported Russia glass jars worth USD 150 million 2022.
Intra-EAEU packaging trade volume USD 2.1 billion Russia 2023.
Russia rigid plastic exports USD 900 million in 2023.
India as emerging market for Russia packaging exports 10% share 2022.
Russia plastic packaging share in total exports 12% by value 2023.
Imports of labels and tapes USD 120 million Russia 2022.
Flexible packaging from Russia to Middle East USD 400 million 2023.

Trade Data Interpretation

Russia's packaging industry, much like a matryoshka doll, reveals its surprising trade surplus on the outside while cleverly hiding a vast and growing dependency on imported raw materials, particularly from China, within.