Central Asia: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian paper and paperboard market soared to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a significant expansion. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Central Asia

In value terms, paper and paperboard production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2023, exports of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) in Central Asia fell rapidly to X tons, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports dropped sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X kg), generating a X% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2013 to 2023. Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2023, the share of Uzbekistan increased by X percentage points.

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

In Kazakhstan, paper and paperboard exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2013-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%).

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports in Central Asia

For the third year in a row, Central Asia recorded growth in supplies from abroad of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated), which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports declined to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan was the key importer of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) in Central Asia, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard importing markets in Central Asia were Uzbekistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform