Central Asia: Market for Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses 2025

Market Size for Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in Central Asia

The Central Asian market for other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses rose markedly to $X in 2022, picking up by 10% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +101.1% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in Central Asia

In value terms, production of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 170%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses exported in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 55% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 431%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 361% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 73% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), achieving a 23% share of total exports. Turkmenistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses exports from Kazakhstan stood at +28.6%. At the same time, Turkmenistan (+35.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkmenistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +35.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Uzbekistan (-17.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+23 p.p.) and Turkmenistan (+3.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (-22.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses supplier in Central Asia, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, exports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses expanded at an average annual rate of +30.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+8.0% per year) and Turkmenistan (+37.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 50% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 127%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+31.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, imports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in Central Asia reduced to X tons, waning by -12.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 41%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in hoses structure, recording X tons, which was near 63% of total imports in 2022. Mongolia (X tons) took a 9.2% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (7.6%), Turkmenistan (7.4%), Uzbekistan (6.7%) and Tajikistan (5.8%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses imports into Kazakhstan stood at -1.3%. At the same time, Tajikistan (+18.6%), Mongolia (+10.7%) and Uzbekistan (+5.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +18.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-6.3%) and Turkmenistan (-11.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+6.7 p.p.), Mongolia (+6.3 p.p.), Tajikistan (+4.9 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan (-4.9 p.p.) and Turkmenistan (-14.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in Central Asia, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with an 8.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan totaled -2.0%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+15.8% per year) and Mongolia (+9.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+10.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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