Central Asia: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of finishing agents used in the paper industry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main exporter of finishing agents used in the paper industry in Central Asia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the finishing agents used in the paper industry exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2015 to 2022. Uzbekistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Kyrgyzstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2015-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

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

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%).

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports in Central Asia

Paper industry finishing agents imports soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Kazakhstan (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Tajikistan (X%) and Mongolia (X%). Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper industry finishing agents imports into Uzbekistan stood at X%. At the same time, Mongolia (X%), Tajikistan (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mongolia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Uzbekistan (X p.p.), Mongolia (X p.p.) and Tajikistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported finishing agents used in the paper industry in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild setback. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Mongolia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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