Central Asia: Marble Building Stone Market 2025

Marble Building Stone Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian marble building stone market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Marble Building Stone Production in Central Asia

In value terms, marble building stone production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -41.3% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 45% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Marble Building Stone Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of marble building stone increased by 160% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 5,749%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble building stone exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 3,405%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Kyrgyzstan (X tons) was the key exporter of marble building stone, achieving 86% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), creating a 13% share of total exports.

Kyrgyzstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the marble building stone exports, with a CAGR of +71.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+7.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Kyrgyzstan (+53 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+13 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) remains the largest marble building stone supplier in Central Asia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

In Kyrgyzstan, marble building stone exports expanded at an average annual rate of +111.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 178% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted buoyant growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+23.5%).

Marble Building Stone Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, the amount of marble building stone imported in Central Asia surged to X tons, increasing by 36% against 2020. Overall, imports enjoyed a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble building stone imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 69%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 52% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) took a 23% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkmenistan (15%) and Mongolia (5.6%). Tajikistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+32.3%) and Tajikistan (+11.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +32.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Mongolia (-6.9%) and Turkmenistan (-9.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan increased by +23, +8.9 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported marble building stone in Central Asia, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+32.4% per year) and Turkmenistan (-9.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -5.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 22%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($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 (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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