Central Asia: Ceramic Household Article Market 2025

Ceramic Household Article Market Size in Central Asia

After two years of decline, the Central Asian ceramic household article market increased by 29% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Ceramic Household Article Production in Central Asia

In value terms, ceramic household article production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of ceramic household articles and toilet articles were exported in Central Asia; with an increase of 69% compared with the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 7,713% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 503%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Uzbekistan (X tons), together finishing at 98% of total export.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic household articles and toilet articles exports, with a CAGR of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021. Uzbekistan (+97 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) also remains the largest ceramic household article supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan stood at +54.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -17.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 248% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uzbekistan amounted to +51.0% per year.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of ceramic household articles and toilet articles was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 43%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the main importer of ceramic household articles and toilet articles in Central Asia, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 43% of total imports in 2021. Tajikistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 24% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (14%), Uzbekistan (11%) and Mongolia (6.8%). Turkmenistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Tajikistan (with a CAGR of +29.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic household articles and toilet articles in Central Asia, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tajikistan ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan totaled +21.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tajikistan (+27.9% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+14.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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