Central Asia: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Faced With Paper 2024

Market Size for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Faced With Paper in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper increased by 12% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. The total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +129.5% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Faced With Paper in Central Asia

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +111.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 71%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Faced With Paper

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper, when their volume decreased by -20.6% to X square meters. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2020, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +126.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Uzbekistan (X square meters), distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X square meters) represented the key exporters of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper, together creating 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +9.4%).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +14.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Uzbekistan ($X per square meter), while Kazakhstan stood at $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+4.6%).

Imports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Faced With Paper

Imports in Central Asia

For the third year in a row, Central Asia recorded growth in purchases abroad of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper, which increased by 15% to X square meters in 2021. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +76.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 42%. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper, namely Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Tajikistan (X square meters) and Turkmenistan (X square meters), together constituting a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkmenistan (with a CAGR of +20.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Mongolia ($X) and Tajikistan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 72% of total imports. These countries were followed by Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Among the main importing countries, Turkmenistan, with a CAGR of +22.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per square meter in 2021, increasing by 8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Tajikistan ($X per square meter), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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