Central Asia: Aluminium Pipe Fittings Market 2024

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian aluminium pipe fittings market fell to $X in 2021, shrinking by -12.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Production in Central Asia

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +83.0% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 20%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Aluminium pipe fittings exports rose notably to X tons in 2021, picking up by 9.5% against 2020. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 99%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 98% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2021.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the aluminium tube or pipe fittings exports, with a CAGR of +27.5% from 2012 to 2021. While the share of Uzbekistan (+18 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) also remains the largest aluminium pipe fittings supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan totaled +28.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uzbekistan amounted to +1.1% per year.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, the amount of aluminium tube or pipe fittings imported in Central Asia surged to X tons, growing by 60% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw pronounced growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the major importer of aluminium tube or pipe fittings, achieving 59% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons), together comprising a 37% share of total imports. Tajikistan (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium pipe fittings imports into Kazakhstan stood at +8.1%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+98.6%) and Tajikistan (+8.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +98.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Turkmenistan (-8.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+27 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+16 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Turkmenistan saw its share reduced by -21% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Turkmenistan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +74.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -8.7% against the previous year. Import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, aluminium pipe fittings import price decreased by -19.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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