Central Asia: Hedge Shear Market 2025

Hedge Shear Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian hedge shear market decreased by -4.6% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 increased by +18.0% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Hedge Shear Production in Central Asia

In value terms, hedge shear production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +17.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 31%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Hedge Shear Exports

Exports in Central Asia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of hedge shears and two-handed pruning shears decreased by -42.8% to X kg in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 13,300% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hedge shear exports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 12,075% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X kg) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2021.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hedge shears and two-handed pruning shears exports, with a CAGR of +70.8% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest hedge shear supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan totaled +74.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -9.8% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, hedge shear export price decreased by -26.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 99%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, 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 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to +2.2% per year.

Hedge Shear Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of hedge shears and two-handed pruning shears were imported in Central Asia; picking up by 17% against 2020 figures. In general, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 131%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, hedge shear imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the key importer of hedge shears and two-handed pruning shears in Central Asia, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 55% of total imports in 2021. Uzbekistan (X tons) held an 18% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Tajikistan (14%), Turkmenistan (7.5%) and Kyrgyzstan (5.3%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to hedge shear imports into Kazakhstan stood at +6.9%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+38.4%), Tajikistan (+29.4%) and Turkmenistan (+17.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +38.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-9.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+18 p.p.), Tajikistan (+11 p.p.) and Turkmenistan (+3.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by -8.8% and -21.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hedge shears and two-handed pruning shears in Central Asia, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan amounted to +8.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tajikistan (+42.6% per year) and Uzbekistan (+38.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 44% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan (+10.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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