Kazakhstan: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh printing and writing paper market increased by less than X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Kazakhstan

In value terms, printing and writing paper production dropped significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of printing and writing paper, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for printing and writing paper exports from Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, printing and writing paper exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belarus (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for printing and writing paper exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average printing and writing paper export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were imported into Kazakhstan; reducing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest printing and writing paper supplier to Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, printing and writing paper imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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