Uzbekistan: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 164% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Uzbekistan

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a dramatic setback. Production of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were exported from Uzbekistan; with a decrease of -83.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers reduced markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Tajikistan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Uzbekistan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tajikistan amounted to -83.6%.

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X) also remains the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Uzbekistan.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tajikistan amounted to -91.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, falling by -48% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a sharp reduction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Tajikistan.

From 2013 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tajikistan amounted to -48.1% per year.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Uzbekistan

Imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers into Uzbekistan surged to X tons in 2021, rising by 171% against 2020 figures. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6,335% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 2,120%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Uzbekistan, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sudan (X tons), fourfold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Finland amounted to +295.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sudan (0.0% per year) and Hungary (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Uzbekistan, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sudan ($X), with an 8.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Finland amounted to +204.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sudan (0.0% per year) and Hungary (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -16.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 90%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Hungary ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and Sudan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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