Kazakhstan: Plastic Box Market 2025

Plastic Box Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh plastic box market decreased by -0.5% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw prominent growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Plastic Box Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, plastic box production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -8.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Plastic box production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Box Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 276% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic box exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 256% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for plastic box exports from Kazakhstan, with a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic box exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), sixfold. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +20.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+32.3% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+30.3% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to +26.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+45.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic box export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 59% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted resilient growth. 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 Armenia (+23.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Box Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, overseas purchases of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles decreased by -15.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 85% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, plastic box imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plastic box to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic box imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belarus (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled +17.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+19.7% per year) and Belarus (-6.5% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles to Kazakhstan, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia amounted to +14.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+19.2% per year) and Belarus (-6.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic box import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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