Uzbekistan: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Uzbekistan

In 2022, the Uzbek market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by 94% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate strong growth. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Uzbekistan

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 30%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was decline in shipments abroad of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp, when their volume decreased by 0% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Uzbekistan.

From 2019 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Tajikistan (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X), Russia ($X) and Tajikistan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exported from Uzbekistan worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, Tajikistan, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tajikistan (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, purchases abroad of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by 100% to X tons, rising for the eighth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 3,484% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 2,309%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Uzbekistan, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), sixfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia amounted to +86.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+161.2% per year) and China (+25.8% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Uzbekistan, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled +88.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+134.4% per year) and China (+33.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Turkey ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+23.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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