Central Asia: Stainless Steel Angle Market 2025

Stainless Steel Angle Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian stainless steel angle market soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 18% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -15.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Stainless Steel Angle Production in Central Asia

In value terms, stainless steel angle production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -18.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 62%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Stainless Steel Angle Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel or other alloy steel increased by 103% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 196%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stainless steel angle exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 53%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main exporter of angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel or other alloy steel in Central Asia, committing 99% of total export.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel or other alloy steel exports, with a CAGR of -6.3% from 2012 to 2021. Kazakhstan (+23 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest stainless steel angle supplier in Central Asia.

In Kazakhstan, stainless steel angle exports decreased by an average annual rate of -7.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by -24.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 160% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to -1.6% per year.

Stainless Steel Angle Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, the amount of angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel or other alloy steel imported in Central Asia fell to X tons, waning by -2.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stainless steel angle imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 87% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), mixing up an 8.4% share of total imports. Tajikistan (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel or other alloy steel. At the same time, Tajikistan (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +4.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Uzbekistan (-21.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +8.4 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel or other alloy steel in Central Asia, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, stainless steel angle imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (-19.8% per year) and Tajikistan (+1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 40% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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