Central Asia: Paper And Paperboard Market 2025

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian paper and paperboard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. The total consumption indicated pronounced 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Central Asia

In value terms, paper and paperboard production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Paper and paperboard exports surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. Tajikistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Tajikistan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. 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.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of paper and paperboard imported in Central Asia rose significantly to X tons, with an increase of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together committing X% of total imports. Mongolia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%). Tajikistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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

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

In terms of the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached 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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