Central Asia: Market for Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines 2025

Market Size for Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines in Central Asia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Central Asian market for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines, when its value increased by 7.5% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines in Central Asia

In value terms, production of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 414%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines in Central Asia reduced markedly to X tons, dropping by -57.5% against 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 9,277% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 6,811%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines, namely Kazakhstan, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines exports, with a CAGR of +10.3% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines supplier in Central Asia.

In Kazakhstan, exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines expanded at an average annual rate of +15.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 46% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines increased by +76.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to +4.7% per year.

Imports of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 69%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan was the main importer of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines in Central Asia, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 45% of total imports in 2022. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 26% share, followed by Turkmenistan (20%) and Mongolia (5.4%). Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mongolia (with a CAGR of +23.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Turkmenistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 93% share of total imports. Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.3%.

Mongolia, with a CAGR of +22.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 21%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the 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 ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform