Central Asia: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -0.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Central Asia

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 238%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports in Central Asia

Exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by 122% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 269% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 120% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, namely Uzbekistan, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports, with a CAGR of +6.2% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +98 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) also remains the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier in Central Asia.

In Uzbekistan, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles expanded at an average annual rate of +15.4% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -10.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uzbekistan amounted to +8.5% per year.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 272% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) prevails in tiles structure, together comprising 92% of total imports. The following importers - Tajikistan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons) - each reached a 7.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +49.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 90% of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +41.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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, declining by -69.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 270%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (+11.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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