Uzbekistan: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2024

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Uzbekistan

In 2022, the Uzbek market for pulp from fibres other than wood increased by 34% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Uzbekistan

In value terms, production of pulp from fibres other than wood rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports from Uzbekistan

For the seventh year in a row, Uzbekistan recorded growth in shipments abroad of pulp from fibres other than wood, which increased by 27% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Uzbekistan, together accounting for 59% of total exports. Russia, Turkey, the Netherlands, India, Ukraine and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2014 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +181.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest markets for pulp from fibres other than wood exported from Uzbekistan worldwide, with a combined 53% share of total exports. Russia, the Netherlands, India, Turkey, Ukraine and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +167.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average export price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, the amount of pulp from fibres other than wood imported into Uzbekistan shrank remarkably to X tons, which is down by -32.6% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 2,715% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,268% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest pulp from fibres other than wood supplier to Uzbekistan, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 19% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Korea was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-34.6% per year) and Hungary (0.0% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Germany ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the largest pulp from fibres other than wood suppliers to Uzbekistan, together comprising 95% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -12.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+32.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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