Central Asia: Knife And Scissors Market 2025

Knife And Scissors Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian knife and scissors market increased by 5.3% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a mild decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Knife And Scissors Production in Central Asia

In value terms, knife and scissors production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Knife And Scissors Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of knives, scissors and blades increased by 6.3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 445% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, knife and scissors exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 544% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 60% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), committing a 38% share of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +35.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest knife and scissors supplying countries in Central Asia were Uzbekistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a combined 100% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +38.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 7% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, knife and scissors export price increased by +113.5% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 29% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Knife And Scissors Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of knives, scissors and blades were imported in Central Asia; growing by 80% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 99%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, knife and scissors imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 98%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at 65% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 19% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (5.8%) and Tajikistan (5.4%). Turkmenistan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of knives, scissors and blades. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+178.5%), Kyrgyzstan (+15.7%), Turkmenistan (+4.6%) and Tajikistan (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +178.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Mongolia (-30.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan increased by +19, +7.6, +4.5 and +1.5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported knives, scissors and blades in Central Asia, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with a 4.3% share.

In Kazakhstan, knife and scissors imports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+155.0% per year) and Turkmenistan (+9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, knife and scissors import price increased by +61.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (+10.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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