Azerbaijan: Paperboard Case Material Market 2025

Paperboard Case Material Market Size in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani paperboard case material market fell significantly to $X in 2022, reducing by -21.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a mild slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Paperboard Case Material Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, paperboard case material production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Paperboard Case Material Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, paperboard case material exports from Azerbaijan contracted markedly to X tons, which is down by -74.2% compared with 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 382%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard case material exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 269%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Georgia (X tons) was the main destination for paperboard case material exports from Azerbaijan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Georgia amounted to -8.1%.

In value terms, Georgia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for paperboard case materials exports from Azerbaijan.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Georgia stood at -5.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paperboard case material export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 57% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Georgia.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iran amounted to +6.4% per year.

Paperboard Case Material Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2022, purchases abroad of paperboard case materials decreased by -38.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard case material imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest paperboard case material supplier to Azerbaijan, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, paperboard case material imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Georgia (X tons), more than tenfold. Belarus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled -12.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Georgia (-18.3% per year) and Belarus (+75.2% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paperboard case materials to Azerbaijan, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Georgia ($X), with a 4% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia totaled -9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Georgia (-12.2% per year) and Belarus (+117.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paperboard case material import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paperboard case material import price increased by +52.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Turkey ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton), while the price for Georgia ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+24.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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