Central Asia: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings decreased by -28.2% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in Central Asia

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings contracted notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 117%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by 43% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,101%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 399%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 80% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), achieving an 18% share of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings exports from Kazakhstan stood at +68.0%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+247.6%) and Kyrgyzstan (+29.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +247.6% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan increased by +18 and +6.2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings supplier in Central Asia, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan stood at +48.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+228.7% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+14.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 270% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (-5.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Imports in Central Asia

Imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 54% on 2021. In general, imports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 65% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together comprising a 30% share of total imports. Tajikistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings imports, with a CAGR of +44.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+32.1%), Tajikistan (+6.4%) and Kazakhstan (+5.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Uzbekistan (+65 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tajikistan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -5.2% and -36.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 90% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +37.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -59.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 81% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-0.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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