Central Asia: Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Market 2025

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Market Size in Central Asia

For the fourth year in a row, the Central Asian hot-dipped metal-coated sheet market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -0.3% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Production in Central Asia

In value terms, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, exports of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet in Central Asia fell modestly to X tons, remaining stable against 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 53%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 93% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), mixing up a 7% share of total exports.

Exports from Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+1,563.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +1,563.1% from 2012-2021. Uzbekistan (+7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest hot-dipped metal-coated sheet supplier in Central Asia, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 6.5% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exports increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 80% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+2.1%).

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet decreased by -22% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 179%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 213%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the key importers of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet in 2021, reaching near 42% and 35% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), committing a 16% share of total imports. Tajikistan (X tons), Turkmenistan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Mongolia (with a CAGR of +9.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hot-dipped metal-coated sheet importing markets in Central Asia were Uzbekistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a combined 94% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Mongolia, which together accounted for a further 5.9%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mongolia, with a CAGR of +11.2%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 45% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a modest expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, 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 Uzbekistan (+10.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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