Central Asia: Baby Clothes Market 2024

Baby Clothes Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian baby clothes market fell markedly to $X in 2022, reducing by -22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Baby Clothes Production in Central Asia

In value terms, baby clothes production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 23%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) were exported in Central Asia; jumping by 36% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,819%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 2,029% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) exports, with a CAGR of +74.0% from 2012 to 2022. Kyrgyzstan (-5.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +95 percentage points.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest baby clothes supplier in Central Asia, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, baby clothes exports expanded at an average annual rate of +47.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by -47.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 181% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+26.0%).

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, imports of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) in Central Asia declined markedly to X tons, dropping by -52.9% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 72%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable reduction. 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 peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main importer of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted), generating 68% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Tajikistan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together mixing up a 28% share of total imports. Turkmenistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) imports, with a CAGR of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Turkmenistan (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Uzbekistan (-1.7%), Tajikistan (-20.5%) and Kyrgyzstan (-32.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan increased by +62, +5.9 and +2.8 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) in Central Asia, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 7% share of total imports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 5.9% share.

In Kazakhstan, baby clothes imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+13.5% per year) and Tajikistan (-13.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 190%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+17.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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