Central Asia: Other Papers Packaging Market 2024

Other Papers Packaging Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian other papers packaging market rose notably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -33.4% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Other Papers Packaging Production in Central Asia

In value terms, other papers packaging production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +13.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Papers Packaging Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of other papers packaging were exported in Central Asia; with an increase of 33% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 846% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, other papers packaging exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 756% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together reaching 99% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +81.9%).

In value terms, the largest other papers packaging supplying countries in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +90.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+4.7%).

Other Papers Packaging Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of other papers packaging were imported in Central Asia; growing by 37% against 2021 figures. In general, imports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 68%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, other papers packaging imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 72%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the key importer of other papers packaging in Central Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 70% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons), together achieving a 25% share of total imports. Tajikistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to other papers packaging imports into Kazakhstan stood at +8.7%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+29.0%) and Tajikistan (+7.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +29.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Turkmenistan (-1.5%) and Kyrgyzstan (-11.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+17 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+5.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan (-9.4 p.p.) and Turkmenistan (-11.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported other papers packaging in Central Asia, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan stood at +6.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+39.2% per year) and Turkmenistan (+2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -13.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 38%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($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 (+7.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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