Central Asia: Market for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups 2024

Market Size for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian paper dishes and cups market increased by 0.2% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Central Asia

In value terms, paper dishes and cups production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 25%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Exports in Central Asia

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups decreased by -67.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 170%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups exports shrank sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 77%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 62% of total exports. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 21% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (17%).

Exports from Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of -22.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+105.6%) and Kyrgyzstan (+14.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +105.6% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan increased by +21 and +16 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 100% of total exports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +153.1%, 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 a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 490% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 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 (+23.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Imports in Central Asia

Paper dishes and cups imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, rising by 60% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the key importer of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups, mixing up 58% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together making up a 34% share of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+49.3%), Mongolia (+49.1%), Uzbekistan (+42.6%) and Turkmenistan (+19.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +49.3% from 2012-2021. Mongolia (+16 p.p.), Kyrgyzstan (+15 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+4.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -36.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paper trays, dishes, plates and cups in Central Asia, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mongolia ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan totaled +5.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mongolia (+44.8% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+50.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 8.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, 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 (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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