Central Asia: Computing Machinery Market 2024

Computing Machinery Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian computing machinery market increased by 54% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a measured expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Computing Machinery Production in Central Asia

In value terms, computing machinery production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 441% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Computing Machinery Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Computing machinery exports contracted dramatically to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -19.1% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, computing machinery exports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 68%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the major exporter of computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof in Central Asia, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 77% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), mixing up a 17% share of total exports. The following exporters - Uzbekistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) - together made up 4.7% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to computing machinery exports from Kazakhstan stood at -14.7%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+33.7%), Kyrgyzstan (+33.5%) and Turkmenistan (+4.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +33.7% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan increased by +17 and +2.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest computing machinery supplier in Central Asia, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan stood at -5.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (+29.9% per year) and Uzbekistan (+45.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 89% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+10.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Computing Machinery Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof increased by 55% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight decrease. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, computing machinery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 64% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the key importer of computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof, creating 72% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (6.6%) and Mongolia (4.7%). Turkmenistan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of -2.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+17.2%), Tajikistan (+4.8%), Mongolia (+4.1%) and Kyrgyzstan (+4.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +17.2% from 2012-2021. Turkmenistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Uzbekistan (+8.3 p.p.), Kyrgyzstan (+2.4 p.p.) and Mongolia (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -13.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof in Central Asia, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 4.6% share.

In Kazakhstan, computing machinery imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+35.6% per year) and Mongolia (+2.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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 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 (+15.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :