Kazakhstan: Plastic Bag Market 2024

Plastic Bag Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh plastic bag market increased by 31% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +104.0% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Bag Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, plastic bag production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Bag Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, the amount of plastic sacks and bags exported from Kazakhstan skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 108% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 170%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic bag exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 225% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for plastic bag exports from Kazakhstan, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic bag exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to +21.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+28.6% per year) and Tajikistan (+28.8% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic sacks and bags exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +6.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+16.2% per year) and Tajikistan (+42.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 53% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Tajikistan (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plastic Bag Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, plastic bag imports into Kazakhstan surged to X tons, increasing by 34% compared with the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +93.4% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic bag imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plastic bag to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic bag imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+32.1% per year) and Iran (+43.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic sacks and bags to Kazakhstan, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+20.2% per year) and Iran (+21.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -1.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 9.2%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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