Central Asia: Breathing Appliances Market 2024

Breathing Appliances Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian breathing appliances market amounted to $X in 2022, increasing by 4% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.9% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Breathing Appliances Production in Central Asia

In value terms, breathing appliances production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Breathing Appliances Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X units of breathing appliances and gas masks were exported in Central Asia; jumping by 568% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, breathing appliances exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of breathing appliances and gas masks, namely Kazakhstan, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the breathing appliances and gas masks exports, with a CAGR of +35.7% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kazakhstan increased by +52 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest breathing appliances supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to +29.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, declining by -23.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 283% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to -4.5% per year.

Breathing Appliances Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of breathing appliances and gas masks, when their volume increased by 15% to X units. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 45%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, breathing appliances imports rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 56%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the key importing country with an import of about X units, which accounted for 67% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X units), mixing up a 19% share of total imports. The following importers - Mongolia (X units), Kyrgyzstan (X units) and Turkmenistan (X units) - together made up 12% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to breathing appliances imports into Kazakhstan stood at -4.6%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+11.4%), Kyrgyzstan (+10.9%) and Mongolia (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +11.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Turkmenistan (-10.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+19 p.p.), Kyrgyzstan (+3 p.p.) and Mongolia (+2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Turkmenistan (-4.6 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (-20.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported breathing appliances and gas masks in Central Asia, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 5.7% share.

In Kazakhstan, breathing appliances imports shrank by an average annual rate of -6.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+13.9% per year) and Mongolia (+7.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -10.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Mongolia ($X per unit), while Uzbekistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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