Central Asia: Coin Game Market 2022

Coin Game Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian coin game market declined notably to $X in 2021, shrinking by -23.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a slight decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Coin Game Production in Central Asia

In value terms, coin game production shrank significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 87%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Coin Game Exports

Exports in Central Asia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of games operated by coins, banknotes or discs increased by 94% to X units in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 11,844% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coin game exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 3,462%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the key exporting country with an export of around X units, which amounted to 79% of total exports. Uzbekistan (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X units). All these countries together took near 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to coin game exports from Kazakhstan stood at -33.8%. Kyrgyzstan (-14.7%) and Uzbekistan (-31.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+14 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+5.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-19.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest coin game supplier in Central Asia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan stood at -16.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (-15.9% per year) and Uzbekistan (-40.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -22.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 795% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit), while Uzbekistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+26.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Coin Game Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, the amount of games operated by coins, banknotes or discs imported in Central Asia fell to X units, waning by -7.8% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coin game imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 39%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkmenistan (X units) represented the main importer of games operated by coins, banknotes or discs, comprising 55% of total imports. Kazakhstan (X units) held a 25% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Uzbekistan (14%) and Kyrgyzstan (4.6%).

Turkmenistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the games operated by coins, banknotes or discs imports, with a CAGR of +20.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+19.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kazakhstan (-6.5%) and Kyrgyzstan (-8.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan increased by +40 and +10 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Turkmenistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +16.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 68%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per unit), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (-3.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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