Uzbekistan: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Uzbekistan

For the third year in a row, the Uzbek paper and paperboard market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2018 indices. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, paper and paperboard production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Paper and paperboard production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

Paper and paperboard exports from Uzbekistan surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (X.9% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Myanmar was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper and paperboard export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper and paperboard export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkmenistan ($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 Azerbaijan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

Paper and paperboard imports into Uzbekistan was estimated at X tons in 2022, picking up by X% against the year before. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest paper and paperboard supplier to Uzbekistan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paper and paperboard imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper and paperboard to Uzbekistan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average paper and paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 2022, amid the top importers, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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