Central Asia: Plastic Container Market 2024

Plastic Container Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian plastic container market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, posted a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Plastic Container Production in Central Asia

In value terms, plastic container production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Container Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of plastic containers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic container exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports.

Kyrgyzstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the plastic containers exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Uzbekistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) remains the largest plastic container supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kyrgyzstan totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

Plastic Container Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, imports of plastic containers in Central Asia contracted to X tons, reducing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, plastic container imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the main importer of plastic containers, mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Tajikistan (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%), Tajikistan (X%), Uzbekistan (X%) and Mongolia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.), Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Mongolia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic containers in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with an X% share.

In Kazakhstan, plastic container imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Mongolia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight reduction. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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