Central Asia: Market for Paper Sacks And Bags 2024

Market Size for Paper Sacks And Bags in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian paper sack and bag market decreased by -0.2% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Paper Sacks And Bags in Central Asia

In value terms, paper sack and bag production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 21%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of paper sacks and bags decreased by -30.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 420%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper sack and bag exports fell slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 276% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 83% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), committing a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper sack and bag exports from Kazakhstan stood at +11.4%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+56.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +56.9% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +15 percentage points.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest paper sack and bag supplier in Central Asia, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan totaled +7.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (-0.5%).

Imports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, the amount of paper sacks and bags imported in Central Asia expanded to X tons, increasing by 2.9% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 60%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper sack and bag imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 increased by +104.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 42%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 71% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held a 19% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Uzbekistan (6.4%). The following importers - Mongolia (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) - each reached a 3.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper sack and bag imports into Kazakhstan stood at +5.9%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+13.5%), Mongolia (+10.3%) and Tajikistan (+7.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +13.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Uzbekistan (-13.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kyrgyzstan (+7.1 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+6.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-11.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paper sacks and bags in Central Asia, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan totaled +5.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (+7.2% per year) and Uzbekistan (-7.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Mongolia ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 (+7.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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