Central Asia: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2025

Market Size for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -3.4% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +67.8% against 2014 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Production of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Central Asia

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +74.9% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone in Central Asia soared to X tons, jumping by 99% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 350% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 194%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates stone structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 85% of total exports in 2021. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Uzbekistan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 13% share of total exports. Turkmenistan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Kazakhstan stood at +39.3%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+133.3%) and Turkmenistan (+16.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +133.3% from 2012-2021. Kyrgyzstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Kazakhstan (+48 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+5.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Turkmenistan (-2.1 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (-51.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplier in Central Asia, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 2.7% share.

In Kazakhstan, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased at an average annual rate of +38.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+207.4% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 30% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 62% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+31.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 91% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in stone structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 95% of total imports in 2021. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +33.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+47.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +47.6% from 2012-2021. Kazakhstan (+75 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+3.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone in Central Asia, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased at an average annual rate of +19.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, 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 (-0.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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