Central Asia: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Central Asia

The Central Asian non-refractory ceramic building bricks market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a prominent expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Central Asia

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks increased by 7.2% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 7,092%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 9,954%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan dominates exports structure, accounting for X units, which was near 97% of total exports in 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports, with a CAGR of +76.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +97 percentage points.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier in Central Asia, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 1.5% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports increased at an average annual rate of +95.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, surging by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 164% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Uzbekistan ($X per unit), while Kyrgyzstan totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+10.7%).

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -9.8% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates imports structure, accounting for X units, which was approx. 93% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X units), achieving a 6% share of total imports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports, with a CAGR of +7.9% from 2012 to 2022. Mongolia (-13.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kazakhstan (+29 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mongolia saw its share reduced by -29.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-refractory ceramic building bricks in Central Asia, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mongolia ($X), with a 3.4% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price increased by +51.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while Mongolia amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (+7.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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