Central Asia: Paper Tablecloths Market 2024

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian paper tablecloths market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 20% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Central Asia

In value terms, paper tablecloths production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -8.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of paper tablecloths and serviettes were exported in Central Asia; picking up by 55% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 166%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 159%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the largest exporter of paper tablecloths and serviettes, making up 66% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), generating a 32% share of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+126.5%) and Kyrgyzstan (+15.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +126.5% from 2012-2021. Uzbekistan (+32 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -32.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest paper tablecloths supplying countries in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a combined 100% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +166.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, growing by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+17.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Paper tablecloths imports rose remarkably to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 11% compared with 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 36%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 29%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at 63% of total imports. Mongolia (X tons) took a 19% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (8.4%) and Uzbekistan (4.7%). Tajikistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of -1.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mongolia (+28.6%), Tajikistan (+14.1%), Kyrgyzstan (+1.8%) and Uzbekistan (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mongolia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +28.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Turkmenistan (-12.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Mongolia, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan increased by +17, +4.7 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paper tablecloths and serviettes in Central Asia, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mongolia ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to -5.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mongolia (+29.9% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. 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 Mongolia ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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