Uzbekistan: Paperboard Case Material Market 2025

Paperboard Case Material Market Size in Uzbekistan

After five years of growth, the Uzbek paperboard case material market decreased by -46.6% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed significant growth. Paperboard case material consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Paperboard Case Material Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, paperboard case material production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21%. Paperboard case material production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paperboard Case Material Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

For the fourth consecutive year, Uzbekistan recorded growth in overseas shipments of paperboard case materials, which increased by 93% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 582% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paperboard case material exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 655%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for paperboard case material exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, paperboard case material exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), threefold. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan stood at +2,991.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+189.1% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+53.8% per year).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for paperboard case materials exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Afghanistan totaled +2,430.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+127.4% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+64.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paperboard case material export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 39% 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.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Afghanistan ($X per ton) and Tajikistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tajikistan (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paperboard Case Material Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

Paperboard case material imports into Uzbekistan was estimated at X tons in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. In general, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 10,679% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard case material imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 9,435% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paperboard case material to Uzbekistan, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, paperboard case material imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tajikistan (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkmenistan (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled +82.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tajikistan (+94.2% per year) and Turkmenistan (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paperboard case materials to Uzbekistan, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at +82.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+247.6% per year) and Tajikistan (+103.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paperboard case material import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+62.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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