Central Asia: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian articles of fiber cement market increased by 3.8% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Central Asia

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exported in Central Asia surged to X tons, jumping by 18% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 99%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Kyrgyzstan (X tons) represented the major exporter of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like, achieving 63% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 37% share of total exports.

Kyrgyzstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exports, with a CAGR of +13.4% from 2012 to 2022. Uzbekistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Kazakhstan (-8.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kyrgyzstan (+43 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+8.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -51.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) emerged as the largest articles of fiber cement supplier in Central Asia, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

In Kyrgyzstan, articles of fiber cement exports expanded at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (-11.7% per year) and Uzbekistan (+7.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+7.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 28%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was near 82% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), comprising an 8.2% share of total imports. Mongolia (X tons), Tajikistan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to articles of fiber cement imports into Kazakhstan stood at -2.1%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+31.6%) and Kyrgyzstan (+17.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +31.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mongolia (-3.7%) and Tajikistan (-31.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan increased by +37, +7.5 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like in Central Asia, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 4.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 2.9% share.

In Kazakhstan, articles of fiber cement imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (+6.5% per year) and Uzbekistan (+67.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 6.5% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, articles of fiber cement import price increased by +81.9% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 32%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+27.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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