Central Asia: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene 2024

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene

Exports in Central Asia

For the third consecutive year, Central Asia recorded growth in overseas shipments of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene rose modestly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Uzbekistan (X tons) was the largest exporter of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene, mixing up X% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%).

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene

Imports in Central Asia

In 2023, supplies from abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene rose notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Kyrgyzstan was the largest importer of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene in Central Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. Mongolia (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Mongolia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform