Kazakhstan: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kazakh corrugated paper box market, when its value decreased by -22.6% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +7.4% against 2016 indices. Corrugated paper box consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard, when their volume increased by 6.6% to X tons. In general, exports enjoyed pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 661%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 551% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons) was the main destination for corrugated paper box exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, corrugated paper box exports to Kyrgyzstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kyrgyzstan amounted to +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+60.4% per year) and Uzbekistan (+0.5% per year).

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 3.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kyrgyzstan totaled +2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+34.4% per year) and Uzbekistan (-1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average corrugated paper box export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 61%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard, when their volume decreased by -20.6% to X tons. Overall, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 79%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 69%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of corrugated paper box to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, corrugated paper box imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia amounted to +9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+18.3% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-11.3% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard to Kazakhstan, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to +8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+26.1% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-12.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average corrugated paper box import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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