Central Asia: Market for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip 2024

Market Size for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian market for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip increased by 16% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. The total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +98.6% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Central Asia

In value terms, production of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +21.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Exports in Central Asia

For the seventh consecutive year, Central Asia recorded growth in overseas shipments of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, which increased by 37% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 138%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 86% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkmenistan represented the largest exporter of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip in Central Asia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 54% of total exports in 2021. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 21% share, followed by Kazakhstan (19%) and Kyrgyzstan (5.3%).

Exports from Turkmenistan increased at an average annual rate of +36.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+43.7%), Uzbekistan (+22.2%) and Kazakhstan (+17.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +43.7% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan increased by +21, +15 and +2.9 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkmenistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 96% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +41.0%, 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 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 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 (+15.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Imports in Central Asia

Imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip was estimated at X tons in 2021, growing by 12% compared with 2020. In general, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 73%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the key importer of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, constituting 50% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons). All these countries together held near 42% share of total imports. The following importers - Mongolia (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) - together made up 7.9% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +126.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 86% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +118.3%, recorded 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

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a 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 Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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