Central Asia: Market for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground 2025

Market Size for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian market for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground decreased by -8.3% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, posted a measured increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in Central Asia

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 103%. Over the period under review, production of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground exported in Central Asia fell notably to X square meters, waning by -51.2% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 392% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground hit record highs at X square meters in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 385% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan represented the main exporting country with an export of about X square meters, which accounted for 82% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkmenistan (X square meters), making up a 15% share of total exports. Uzbekistan (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Kyrgyzstan increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+235.5%) and Turkmenistan (+10.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +235.5% from 2012-2022. Uzbekistan (+3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by -3.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) remains the largest float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground supplier in Central Asia, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkmenistan ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kyrgyzstan totaled +9.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkmenistan (+14.5% per year) and Uzbekistan (+168.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per square meter in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per square meter), while Uzbekistan ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Imports in Central Asia

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground decreased by -17.2% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 51%. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the key importing country with an import of about X square meters, which reached 65% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X square meters) and Tajikistan (X square meters), together making up a 33% share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tajikistan (+10.7%) and Uzbekistan (+6.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +10.7% from 2012-2022. While the share of Uzbekistan (+23 p.p.) and Tajikistan (+3.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (-23.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in Central Asia, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+8.1% per year) and Tajikistan (+9.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per square meter in 2022, waning by -4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per square meter), while Tajikistan ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform