Central Asia: First-Aid Kit Market 2024

First-Aid Kit Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian first-aid kit market decreased by -6.1% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. The total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -13.4% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

First-Aid Kit Production in Central Asia

In value terms, first-aid kit production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% 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 -0.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

First-Aid Kit Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of first-aid boxes and kits exported in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 838% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, first-aid kit exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 96% of total exports in 2022. Tajikistan (X kg) held a minor share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the first-aid boxes and kits exports, with a CAGR of +26.6% from 2012 to 2022. Tajikistan (-2.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kazakhstan (+78 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Tajikistan (-2.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest first-aid kit supplier in Central Asia, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a 0.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan stood at +21.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 243%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Tajikistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-4.1%).

First-Aid Kit Imports

Imports in Central Asia

First-aid kit imports fell markedly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -44.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 224% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, first-aid kit imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X tons), comprising a 17% share of total imports. The following importers - Turkmenistan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) - each amounted to a 6.1% share of total imports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the first-aid boxes and kits imports, with a CAGR of +12.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Turkmenistan (+4.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Mongolia (-5.8%), Kyrgyzstan (-14.4%) and Tajikistan (-18.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kazakhstan (+46 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan (-9.4 p.p.), Tajikistan (-15 p.p.) and Mongolia (-22.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported first-aid boxes and kits in Central Asia, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mongolia ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to +13.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mongolia (-13.4% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-5.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 78% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+10.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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