Central Asia: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in Central Asia

For the fourth year in a row, the Central Asian market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -9.9% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in Central Asia

In value terms, production of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 31%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement were exported in Central Asia; with an increase of 10% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 69%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 78%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the key exporter of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement, creating 52% of total exports. Uzbekistan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 48% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +32.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement supplying countries in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), with a combined 100% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +27.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement were imported in Central Asia; declining by -5.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt descent. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the major importer of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement in Central Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near 56% of total imports in 2021. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Tajikistan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 43% share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of -7.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+30.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +30.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Tajikistan (-21.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kyrgyzstan (+25 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+12 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tajikistan saw its share reduced by -35.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement in Central Asia, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement decreased by an average annual rate of -7.5% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (+30.1% per year) and Tajikistan (-24.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 72% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+0.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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