Kazakhstan: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Kazakhstan

In 2021, the Kazakh market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 26% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Kazakhstan

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by -15.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 89% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Armenia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Armenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Armenia totaled +11.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+25.3% per year) and Germany (-6.2% per year).

In value terms, Armenia ($X), Russia ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from Kazakhstan worldwide, with a combined 80% share of total exports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +18.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 China (+75.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, when their volume increased by 17% to X tons. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier to Kazakhstan, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+7.5% per year) and Germany (+21.8% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Kazakhstan, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 8.8% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled -2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+27.1% per year) and China (+17.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 13%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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