Central Asia: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2024

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Central Asia

The Central Asian paper pulp moulded articles market expanded notably to $X in 2022, surging by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Central Asia

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, exports of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp in Central Asia soared to X tons, rising by 107% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 604% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 358%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) was the key exporter of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, making up 75% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 16% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (8.4%).

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp exports, with a CAGR of +193.7% from 2012 to 2022. Kazakhstan (-8.0%) and Kyrgyzstan (-24.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+75 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (-5.2 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (-69.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest paper pulp moulded articles supplier in Central Asia, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan stood at +199.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+2.5% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-25.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 161% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Kazakhstan (+11.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp imported in Central Asia reduced to X tons, dropping by -3.2% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 131%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 94%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 63% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Mongolia (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together achieving a 33% share of total imports. Tajikistan (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper pulp moulded articles imports into Kazakhstan stood at +8.0%. At the same time, Mongolia (+55.2%), Kyrgyzstan (+16.6%) and Uzbekistan (+14.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mongolia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +55.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tajikistan (-6.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mongolia (+8.7 p.p.), Kyrgyzstan (+7.5 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+6.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tajikistan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -11.2% and -12.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp in Central Asia, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan totaled +14.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+51.7% per year) and Mongolia (+51.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 47%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+32.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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