Central Asia: Market for Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders 2025

Market Size for Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders in Central Asia

After two years of growth, the Central Asian market for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders decreased by -51.2% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Production of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders in Central Asia

In value terms, production of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 126%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders

Exports in Central Asia

For the third year in a row, Central Asia recorded growth in overseas shipments of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders, which increased by 44% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 780%. 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 boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 1,603% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in binders structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 95% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), achieving a 5.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders exports from Kazakhstan stood at -20.2%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+14.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +14.0% from 2012-2021. While the share of Kyrgyzstan (+5.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-5.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders supplier in Central Asia, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, exports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders plunged by an average annual rate of -13.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 154%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+17.8%).

Imports of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders decreased by -9.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +71.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the key importer of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders, mixing up 77% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X tons), achieving an 18% share of total imports. Tajikistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders imports into Kazakhstan stood at +11.5%. At the same time, Tajikistan (+25.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +25.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Mongolia (-3.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kazakhstan (+24 p.p.) and Tajikistan (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mongolia saw its share reduced by -25.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders in Central Asia, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mongolia ($X), with a 9% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, imports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mongolia (-3.3% per year) and Tajikistan (+19.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 84% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the import prices remained 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (+0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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