Kazakhstan: Fiberboard Market 2024

Fiberboard Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh fiberboard market increased by 5.6% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Fiberboard Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, fiberboard production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Fiberboard production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Fiberboard Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, fiberboard exports from Kazakhstan reduced rapidly to X cubic meters, which is down by -33.5% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,473% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fiberboard exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 2,020% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X cubic meters) was the main destination for fiberboard exports from Kazakhstan, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, fiberboard exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Russia (X cubic meters), with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uzbekistan stood at +71.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+3.3% per year) and Russia (+18.7% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the largest markets for fiberboard exported from Kazakhstan worldwide, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +77.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average fiberboard export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fiberboard Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

Fiberboard imports into Kazakhstan expanded modestly to X cubic meters in 2022, picking up by 1.7% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fiberboard imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of fiberboard to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, fiberboard imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belarus (X cubic meters), fivefold. China (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+34.1% per year) and China (-10.7% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials to Kazakhstan, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at +7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+41.6% per year) and Poland (+6.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fiberboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by 4.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Russia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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