Kazakhstan: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh non-cellular polypropylene film market soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 31% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption enjoyed a strong expansion. Non-cellular polypropylene film consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

For the sixth consecutive year, Kazakhstan recorded growth in overseas shipments of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip, which increased by 26% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 33%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Kazakhstan, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polypropylene film exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to +87.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (-20.5% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-22.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +98.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (-19.2% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-21.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 6.8%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+17.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, the amount of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip imported into Kazakhstan amounted to X tons, surging by 4.8% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polypropylene film imports to Kazakhstan, with a combined 90% share of total imports. Iran and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of +24.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polypropylene film suppliers to Kazakhstan were Russia ($X), China ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 84% share of total imports. Belgium and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.1%.

Iran, with a CAGR of +30.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polypropylene film import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 33% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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