Central Asia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Central Asia

The Central Asian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 21% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -13.4% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Central Asia

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 -14.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports in Central Asia

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 80% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 293%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Uzbekistan (X tons) was the key exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, comprising 63% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 35% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports, with a CAGR of +86.7% from 2012 to 2021. Kazakhstan (-18.1%) and Kyrgyzstan (-18.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+63 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Kyrgyzstan (-19.2 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (-44.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) emerged as the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplier in Central Asia, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 1% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded at an average annual rate of +252.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (-24.1% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-21.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 762% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+88.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports in Central Asia

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets soared to X tons in 2021, increasing by 20% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -5.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 76%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in Central Asia, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 55% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons), together committing a 34% share of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Tajikistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +14.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in Central Asia, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+15.9% per year) and Mongolia (+9.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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