Central Asia: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Central Asia

The Central Asian market for coated printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 48% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate temperate growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Central Asia

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of coated printing and writing papers were exported in Central Asia; growing by 24% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 706% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 679%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) was the largest exporter of coated printing and writing papers in Central Asia, creating 99% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +282.3%).

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper supplying countries in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +341.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 87%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+15.5%).

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, imports of coated printing and writing papers in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 51% on 2020. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 62%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the major importer of coated printing and writing papers in Central Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 53% of total imports in 2021. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 31% share, followed by Mongolia (8.3%). Turkmenistan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +25.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper importing markets in Central Asia were Uzbekistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Mongolia ($X), with a combined 91% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +25.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 9.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained 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 ($X per ton) and Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($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 (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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