Central Asia: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Central Asia

The Central Asian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 112% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted significant growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Central Asia

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 43%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were exported in Central Asia; waning by -79.7% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,593% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 284%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to 78% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X kg) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 13% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (6.7%). Mongolia (X kg) took a little share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports, with a CAGR of +82.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+18.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-45.9%) and Mongolia (-59.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia increased by +78, +13 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) emerged as the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier in Central Asia, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Mongolia, with an 11% share.

In Kazakhstan, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers expanded at an average annual rate of +28.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+31.1% per year) and Mongolia (-17.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 56% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 914%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 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 (+101.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were imported in Central Asia; growing by 105% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 302% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 253% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 75% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), committing a 19% share of total imports. The following importers - Tajikistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) - together made up 4.9% of total imports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers imports, with a CAGR of +54.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+32.7%), Kazakhstan (+17.6%) and Tajikistan (+14.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +59 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in Central Asia, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan stood at +44.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+12.1% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+27.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -10.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 5.9%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (-4.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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