Kazakhstan: Fibreboard Market 2025

Fibreboard Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh fibreboard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted a prominent increase. Fibreboard consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Fibreboard Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, fibreboard production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, fibreboard exports from Kazakhstan dropped rapidly to X cubic meters, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X cubic meters) was the main destination for fibreboard exports from Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fibreboard exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters), twofold. Russia (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for fibreboard exported from Kazakhstan were Uzbekistan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average fibreboard export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, 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 Tajikistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fibreboard Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, the amount of fibreboard imported into Kazakhstan was estimated at X cubic meters, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, imports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fibreboard imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X cubic meters) constituted the largest fibreboard supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fibreboard imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belarus (X cubic meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fibreboard to Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fibreboard import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per cubic meter), while the price for China ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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