Central Asia: Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market 2024

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian hand-held blow pipe market increased by 1.7% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a deep reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Production in Central Asia

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X units of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding were exported in Central Asia; growing by 38% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 368%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe exports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X units) represented the main exporter of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, generating 68% of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 25% share, followed by Uzbekistan (6.2%).

Exports from Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+43.5%) and Kyrgyzstan (+4.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +43.5% from 2012-2021. While the share of Uzbekistan (+6.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-4.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest hand-held blow pipe supplier in Central Asia, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, hand-held blow pipe exports plunged by an average annual rate of -2.9% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (-16.8% per year) and Uzbekistan (+34.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -40.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 85%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, 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 Kazakhstan (-5.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Hand-held blow pipe imports surged to X units in 2021, rising by 58% against the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 70%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in imports structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. 87% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X units), comprising a 9.6% share of total imports. Mongolia (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mongolia (+16.2%) and Uzbekistan (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mongolia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +16.2% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia increased by +12, +9.6 and +2 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding in Central Asia, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, hand-held blow pipe imports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (-1.2% per year) and Mongolia (+18.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -18.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per unit), while Kazakhstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (+2.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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