Central Asia: Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Market 2025

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian non-alloy steel h-sections market rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 2.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Production in Central Asia

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Exports

Exports in Central Asia

For the third consecutive year, Central Asia recorded decline in shipments abroad of h-sections of of non-alloy steel, which decreased by -47.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 2,456%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 3,469% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Kazakhstan (X tons), together reaching 100% of total export.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the h-sections of of non-alloy steel exports, with a CAGR of +10.4% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest non-alloy steel h-sections supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan totaled +19.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 224%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to +7.9% per year.

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of h-sections of of non-alloy steel were imported in Central Asia; surging by 9.2% against 2021. In general, imports showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the largest importer of h-sections of of non-alloy steel in Central Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 67% of total imports in 2022. Uzbekistan (X tons) took a 20% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mongolia (11%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-alloy steel h-sections imports into Kazakhstan stood at +9.7%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+50.8%) and Mongolia (+10.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +50.8% from 2012-2022. Uzbekistan (+20 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -8.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported h-sections of of non-alloy steel in Central Asia, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, non-alloy steel h-sections imports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+44.7% per year) and Mongolia (+8.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 33% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (-1.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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