Central Asia: Market for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2025

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported in Central Asia fell remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -41.2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 13,708% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19,021% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, namely Uzbekistan, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports, with a CAGR of -41.5% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Uzbekistan (+98 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) also remains the largest non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan totaled -85.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -74.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined significantly in the following year.

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 -74.6% per year.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -20% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 446%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 392%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan prevails in forms structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 84% of total imports in 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held an 8.7% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kazakhstan (5.9%). Tajikistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms imports into Uzbekistan stood at -4.2%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+31.2%) and Tajikistan (+6.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +31.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kazakhstan (-20.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+84 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+7.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -86.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms in Central Asia, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 5.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan stood at +1.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (-21.0% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+21.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 2.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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