Central Asia: Metal Skid Chain Market 2025

Metal Skid Chain Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian metal skid chain market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 28% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Skid Chain Production in Central Asia

In value terms, metal skid chain production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 14%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Metal Skid Chain Exports

Exports in Central Asia

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of iron or steel skid chain increased by 95% to X kg in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 228%. The volume of export peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal skid chain exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 250%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Uzbekistan (X kg), followed by Kazakhstan (X kg) were the main exporters of iron or steel skid chain, together making up 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +134.5%).

In value terms, the largest metal skid chain supplying countries in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +131.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -19.1% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal skid chain export price increased by +12.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

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 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 (+10.2%).

Metal Skid Chain Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of iron or steel skid chain were imported in Central Asia; surging by 42% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, metal skid chain imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 94% of total imports in 2021. The following importers - Uzbekistan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) - each recorded a 5.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal skid chain imports into Kazakhstan stood at +6.1%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+11.7%) and Tajikistan (+7.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +11.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Uzbekistan (-19.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-3.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported iron or steel skid chain in Central Asia, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 2.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 0.9% share.

In Kazakhstan, metal skid chain imports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (+4.4% per year) and Tajikistan (+8.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($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 (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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