Central Asia: Market for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles 2025

Exports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 51% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 610%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 411% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 87% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), making up an 8.5% share of total exports. Uzbekistan (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports from Kazakhstan stood at +16.2%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+27.1%) and Uzbekistan (+16.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +27.1% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan increased by +4.6 and +4.3 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest rubber-to-metal and moulded article supplier in Central Asia, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan totaled +17.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (+48.5% per year) and Uzbekistan (+38.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 13% against the previous year. Export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, rubber-to-metal and moulded article export price increased by +72.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 32%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($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 (+18.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles, when their volume decreased by -7.3% to X tons. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -8.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports rose to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +82.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the largest importer of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles, comprising 42% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) held a 27% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (17%), Mongolia (5.6%) and Turkmenistan (5.2%). Tajikistan (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +31.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rubber-to-metal and moulded articles in Central Asia, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+26.8% per year) and Mongolia (+9.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 (+23.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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