Central Asia: Needles, Catheters, Cannulae Market 2024

Needles, Catheters, Cannulae Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of needles, catheters, cannulae, when their volume decreased by -4.4% to X units. In general, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 899%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, needles, catheters, cannulae exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 465%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Uzbekistan (X units) represented the largest exporter of needles, catheters, cannulae, constituting 54% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X units) and Kyrgyzstan (X units), together comprising a 40% share of total exports. The following exporters - Kazakhstan (X units) and Tajikistan (X units) - each amounted to a 6.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Tajikistan (with a CAGR of +45.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest needles, catheters, cannulae supplier in Central Asia, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mongolia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 17% share.

In Uzbekistan, needles, catheters, cannulae exports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mongolia (+39.4% per year) and Kazakhstan (+17.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 77% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while Mongolia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+9.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Needles, Catheters, Cannulae Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of needles, catheters, cannulae increased by 25% to X units, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, needles, catheters, cannulae imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the major importer of needles, catheters, cannulae in Central Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was approx. 55% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X units), Turkmenistan (X units), Kyrgyzstan (X units) and Mongolia (X units), together generating a 41% share of total imports. Tajikistan (X units) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Turkmenistan (+43.0%), Mongolia (+22.1%), Tajikistan (+19.2%), Uzbekistan (+17.8%) and Kyrgyzstan (+10.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkmenistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +43.0% from 2012-2021. While the share of Turkmenistan (+12 p.p.), Uzbekistan (+9.9 p.p.), Mongolia (+3.4 p.p.), Tajikistan (+2.4 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-29.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported needles, catheters, cannulae in Central Asia, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with an 11% share.

In Kazakhstan, needles, catheters, cannulae imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+4.7% per year) and Mongolia (+19.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -14.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per unit), while Turkmenistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (-2.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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