Central Asia: Market for Asphalt or Bitumen Articles 2025

Market Size for Asphalt or Bitumen Articles in Central Asia

The Central Asian asphalt or bitumen article market rose markedly to $X in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a prominent expansion. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Asphalt or Bitumen Articles in Central Asia

In value terms, asphalt or bitumen article production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 105%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Asphalt or Bitumen Articles

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of asphalt or bitumen articles were exported in Central Asia; with an increase of 131% against the year before. Overall, exports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 240%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, asphalt or bitumen article exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 185%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 90% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), comprising an 8.1% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the asphalt or bitumen articles exports, with a CAGR of +20.8% from 2012 to 2022. Uzbekistan (-24.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kazakhstan (+11 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+8.1 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 ($X) remains the largest asphalt or bitumen article supplier in Central Asia, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan stood at +21.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 82%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+5.0%).

Imports of Asphalt or Bitumen Articles

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of asphalt or bitumen articles increased by 13% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asphalt or bitumen article imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the major importer of asphalt or bitumen articles, constituting 61% of total imports. Mongolia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 22% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (8.5%) and Uzbekistan (5.9%). Tajikistan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to asphalt or bitumen article imports into Kazakhstan stood at +3.1%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+21.8%), Kyrgyzstan (+6.6%) and Mongolia (+5.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +21.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tajikistan (-10.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+5.9 p.p.), Mongolia (+5.8 p.p.), Kyrgyzstan (+2.7 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+2.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tajikistan saw its share reduced by -4.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported asphalt or bitumen articles in Central Asia, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mongolia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 9.1% share.

In Kazakhstan, asphalt or bitumen article imports increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mongolia (+1.9% per year) and Uzbekistan (+26.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight decline. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Mongolia ($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 (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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