Kazakhstan: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Kazakhstan

In 2021, the Kazakh market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a perceptible reduction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Kazakhstan dropped remarkably to X tons, which is down by -32.3% compared with the year before. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 146%. 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 graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 166%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Armenia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Armenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Azerbaijan (X tons), sixfold. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Armenia totaled +7.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Azerbaijan (+6.3% per year) and Uzbekistan (-32.3% per year).

In value terms, Armenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Azerbaijan ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Armenia totaled +7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Azerbaijan (+4.3% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-28.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by 48% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight contraction. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia stood at -2.0%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Kazakhstan, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia amounted to -3.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -15.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+2.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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