Central Asia: Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Market 2025

Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian non-combined refrigerator-freezer market decreased by -2.5% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Production in Central Asia

In value terms, non-combined refrigerator-freezer production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of household refrigerators and freezers (not combined) increased by 293% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 413%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-combined refrigerator-freezer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 563%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X units) and Kazakhstan (X units) was the main exporter of household refrigerators and freezers (not combined) in Central Asia, creating 100% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +55.4%).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +62.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 29%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while Uzbekistan stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+4.7%).

Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Non-combined refrigerator-freezer imports reduced to X units in 2022, which is down by -5.2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, non-combined refrigerator-freezer imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main importing country with an import of around X units, which resulted at 54% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 17% share, followed by Mongolia (13%), Kyrgyzstan (7.7%) and Turkmenistan (5.6%). Tajikistan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+23.4%), Kyrgyzstan (+3.9%) and Mongolia (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +23.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Turkmenistan (-5.1%) and Tajikistan (-5.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+17 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mongolia, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan saw its share reduced by -4.4%, -6.8% and -10.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported household refrigerators and freezers (not combined) in Central Asia, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 10% share.

In Kazakhstan, non-combined refrigerator-freezer imports expanded at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+29.5% per year) and Mongolia (+3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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