Central Asia: Clasp Knife Market 2025

Clasp Knife Market Size in Central Asia

For the fourth consecutive year, the Central Asian clasp knife market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 8.4% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +46.3% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Clasp Knife Production in Central Asia

In value terms, clasp knife production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Clasp Knife Exports

Exports in Central Asia

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of clasp knives decreased by -52.5% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 177% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, clasp knife exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 190% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, amounting to X units, which was near 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X units), comprising a 6.7% share of total exports. The following exporters - Tajikistan (X units) and Kyrgyzstan (X units) - together made up 4.4% of total exports.

Exports from Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +12.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+39.8%) and Tajikistan (+20.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +39.8% from 2012-2022. Kyrgyzstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +6.7 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest clasp knife supplier in Central Asia, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 2.6% share.

In Kazakhstan, clasp knife exports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+30.5% per year) and Tajikistan (-1.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, rising by 57% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per unit), while Kazakhstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (-0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Clasp Knife Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Clasp knife imports surged to X units in 2022, jumping by 20% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 135% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, clasp knife imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 216% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the main importing country with an import of about X units, which finished at 57% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X units) and Kyrgyzstan (X units), together committing a 39% share of total imports. Tajikistan (X units) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to clasp knife imports into Kazakhstan stood at +2.8%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+53.1%), Uzbekistan (+40.9%) and Tajikistan (+40.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +53.1% from 2012-2022. While the share of Uzbekistan (+22 p.p.), Kyrgyzstan (+17 p.p.) and Tajikistan (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (-40.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clasp knives in Central Asia, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan amounted to +9.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+29.5% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+31.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, waning by -21.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 51%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Tajikistan ($X per unit), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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