Central Asia: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2025

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. The total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Central Asia

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports in Central Asia soared to X tons, with an increase of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the major exporter of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Tajikistan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Tajikistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Tajikistan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Tajikistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, imports of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Central Asia expanded notably to X tons, with an increase of X% against the year before. Overall, imports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) dominates imports structure, together generating X% of total imports. Mongolia (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%). Tajikistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Mongolia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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