Central Asia: Metal Castor Mounting Market 2025

Metal Castor Mounting Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian metal castor mounting market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 49% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +41.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Metal Castor Mounting Production in Central Asia

In value terms, metal castor mounting production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Metal Castor Mounting Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of castors with mountings of base metal was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,558% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal castor mounting exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,212% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) represented the largest exporter of castors with mountings of base metal in Central Asia, constituting 99% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +2,724.2%).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) emerged as the largest metal castor mounting supplier in Central Asia, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan stood at +33.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -51% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by 61%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+0.7%).

Metal Castor Mounting Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of castors with mountings of base metal were imported in Central Asia; jumping by 144% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal castor mounting imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kyrgyzstan was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 62% of total imports. Kazakhstan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Uzbekistan (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 35% share of total imports. Turkmenistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Kyrgyzstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the castors with mountings of base metal imports, with a CAGR of +63.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+15.1%) and Turkmenistan (+9.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kazakhstan (-8.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kyrgyzstan (+61 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+14 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -76% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported castors with mountings of base metal in Central Asia, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kyrgyzstan totaled +62.0%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (-7.4% per year) and Uzbekistan (+18.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 52%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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