Central Asia: Market for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates 2024

Market Size for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in Central Asia

The Central Asian market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -30.6% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in Central Asia

In value terms, production of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -26.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient increase. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a modest expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together accounting for 99.9% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +22.1%).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +34.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+10.0%).

Imports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates decreased by -4.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 64%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates shrank notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the key importer of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates, achieving 82% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), generating an 18% share of total imports.

Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates. Kyrgyzstan (-6.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Kazakhstan increased by +17 percentage points.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates in Central Asia, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with an 8% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates expanded at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -15.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 61%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped markedly 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 Kyrgyzstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+9.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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