Central Asia: Paperboard Case Material Market 2024

Paperboard Case Material Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian paperboard case material market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paperboard Case Material Production in Central Asia

In value terms, paperboard case material production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paperboard Case Material Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of paperboard case materials were exported in Central Asia; rising by 42% compared with 2021. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 305%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, paperboard case material exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 464%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the main exporter of paperboard case materials, comprising 70% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), mixing up a 27% share of total exports. Turkmenistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paperboard case material exports from Kazakhstan stood at +18.4%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+219.6%) and Turkmenistan (+26.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +219.6% from 2012-2022. Uzbekistan (+27 p.p.) and Turkmenistan (+2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -29.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest paperboard case material supplier in Central Asia, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, paperboard case material exports expanded at an average annual rate of +18.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+198.0% per year) and Turkmenistan (+21.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 39% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Paperboard Case Material Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of paperboard case materials imported in Central Asia totaled X tons, growing by 2.2% against the year before. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -28.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard case material imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +125.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 66%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the major importer of paperboard case materials, mixing up 51% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons), together committing a 44% share of total imports. The following importers - Turkmenistan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) - together made up 4.7% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +66.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paperboard case material importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a combined 92% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +65.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($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 (+9.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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