Azerbaijan: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was estimated at $X in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, saw resilient growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Azerbaijan

Exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Azerbaijan soared to X tons in 2021, increasing by 35,727% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 41,883%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Azerbaijan, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Georgia (X kg), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey was relatively modest.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Georgia ($X), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -23.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 74%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Georgia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Georgia (-4.3%).

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by -5.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 83%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 144%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing paper to Azerbaijan, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fourfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia amounted to +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+45.0% per year) and Turkey (-16.5% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Azerbaijan, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia amounted to +9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+41.9% per year) and China (+2.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by -8.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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