Central Asia: Market for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs 2024

Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Central Asia

The Central Asian marble and travertine blocks market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, picking up by 5.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Central Asia

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 22%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Exports in Central Asia

Marble and travertine blocks exports shrank remarkably to X tons in 2022, which is down by -33% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 571%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 130% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) was the major exporter of marble and travertine blocks and slabs, mixing up 60% of total exports. Tajikistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 18% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (18%). Kazakhstan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the marble and travertine blocks and slabs exports, with a CAGR of +59.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+40.0%) and Tajikistan (+16.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-20.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan increased by +60, +16 and +3 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest marble and travertine blocks supplier in Central Asia, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan amounted to +77.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (+16.4% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-5.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -36.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by 584%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+18.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, imports of marble and travertine blocks and slabs in Central Asia shrank dramatically to X tons, waning by -21% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 146% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 3,429% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together generating 91% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), generating a 6.7% share of total imports. Turkmenistan (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tajikistan (with a CAGR of +62.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest marble and travertine blocks importing markets in Central Asia were Tajikistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), with a combined 91% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Tajikistan, with a CAGR of +37.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -11.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 1,332%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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