Central Asia: Paper Label Market 2025

Paper Label Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian paper label market increased by 56% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Paper Label Production in Central Asia

In value terms, paper label production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Paper Label Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Paper label exports soared to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 26% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper label exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 64%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 90% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), constituting a 6% share of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +61.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+103.7%) and Kyrgyzstan (+40.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +103.7% from 2012-2021. While the share of Kazakhstan (+47 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Kyrgyzstan (-2.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest paper label supplier in Central Asia, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan totaled +43.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+181.4% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+32.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 31%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+38.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Paper Label Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, the amount of labels of paper or paperboard imported in Central Asia declined to X tons, shrinking by -14.2% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 68%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper label imports stood at $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 -22.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 53%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the major importer of labels of paper or paperboard, mixing up 55% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took a 27% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mongolia (8.9%). Turkmenistan (X tons), Tajikistan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+33.9%) and Tajikistan (+22.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +33.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Turkmenistan (-1.9%), Mongolia (-7.5%) and Uzbekistan (-18.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan increased by +23, +3.5, +2.1 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported labels of paper or paperboard in Central Asia, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mongolia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 10% share.

In Kazakhstan, paper label imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mongolia (-7.1% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+16.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 (+61.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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