Central Asia: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian non-cellular polypropylene film market surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 19% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a resilient expansion. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in Central Asia

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip were exported in Central Asia; with an increase of 99.9% compared with the year before. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 259% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 234%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkmenistan dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 90% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), creating a 7.2% share of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Turkmenistan increased at an average annual rate of +36.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+63.4%) and Kazakhstan (+24.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +63.4% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +7.2 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkmenistan ($X) remains the largest non-cellular polypropylene film supplier in Central Asia, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

In Turkmenistan, non-cellular polypropylene film exports increased at an average annual rate of +38.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+83.0% per year) and Kazakhstan (+20.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, 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 Uzbekistan (+12.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports in Central Asia

For the fifth year in a row, Central Asia recorded growth in purchases abroad of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip, which increased by 3.4% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 170%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 116% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 52% of total imports. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 28% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (11%). Tajikistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Tajikistan (with a CAGR of +27.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 89% of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, which together accounted for a further 8.4%.

Turkmenistan, with a CAGR of +21.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, growing by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 (+4.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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