Central Asia: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Central Asia

For the third year in a row, the Central Asian market for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Central Asia

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports in Central Asia

Exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics reduced to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) prevails in plastics structure, together mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, 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 Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics imported in Central Asia expanded sharply to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the major importer of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, generating X% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Uzbekistan (X%). Mongolia (X tons), Tajikistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (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%), Uzbekistan (X%), Tajikistan (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. By contrast, Turkmenistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) and Uzbekistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mongolia, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a X% share.

In Kazakhstan, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform