Central Asia: Primary Fiber Crops Market 2024

Primary Fiber Crops Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Central Asian primary fiber crops market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Primary Fiber Crops Production in Central Asia

In value terms, primary fiber crops production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Primary Fiber Crops Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, exports of fiber crops (primary) in Central Asia shrank sharply to X tons, dropping by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, primary fiber crops exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Tajikistan (X tons) represented the largest exporter of fiber crops (primary), comprising X% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Turkmenistan (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%).

Tajikistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of fiber crops (primary). Kazakhstan (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Turkmenistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tajikistan (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Turkmenistan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X) remains the largest primary fiber crops supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Tajikistan stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) and Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Primary Fiber Crops Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of fiber crops (primary) imported in Central Asia surged to X tons, growing by X% against 2021. Overall, imports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, primary fiber crops imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Turkmenistan (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. Kazakhstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fiber crops (primary) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Turkmenistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fiber crops (primary) in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkmenistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Uzbekistan, primary fiber crops imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkmenistan (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, primary fiber crops import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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