Central Asia: Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2025

Market Size for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Central Asia

The Central Asian market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 21% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Central Asia

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -16.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in Central Asia reached X tons, picking up by 2.5% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 193%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 208% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Mongolia (X tons) was the major exporter of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in Central Asia, committing 100% of total export.

Mongolia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades). The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mongolia ($X) also remains the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp supplier in Central Asia.

In Mongolia, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 11%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Mongolia amounted to +4.8% per year.

Imports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Imports in Central Asia

For the tenth consecutive year, Central Asia recorded growth in purchases abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), which increased by 12% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 72% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 98% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 52% of total imports. Kazakhstan (X tons) took a 33% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mongolia (11%). Turkmenistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Mongolia (with a CAGR of +43.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Mongolia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

Mongolia, with a CAGR of +51.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Mongolia ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Turkmenistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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