Central Asia: Market for PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2024

Exports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exported in Central Asia surged to X square meters, picking up by 134% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 178%. 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 PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 212% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X square meters, which resulted at 83% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X square meters), committing a 17% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exports, with a CAGR of +219.9% from 2012 to 2022. Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Uzbekistan (+83 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -82.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings supplier in Central Asia, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings expanded at an average annual rate of +222.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings increased by +98.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per square meter), while Uzbekistan totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+1.8%).

Imports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports in Central Asia

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings decreased by -45.3% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the major importer of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings in Central Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X square meters, which was near 72% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X square meters) and Mongolia (X square meters), together creating a 19% share of total imports. Turkmenistan (X square meters), Kyrgyzstan (X square meters) and Tajikistan (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of -4.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+26.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +26.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-3.0%), Turkmenistan (-7.6%), Mongolia (-15.1%) and Tajikistan (-15.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+10 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+9.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Tajikistan (-3.2 p.p.) and Mongolia (-16.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings in Central Asia, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 5.7% share.

In Kazakhstan, imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings decreased by an average annual rate of -1.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+25.9% per year) and Mongolia (-12.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per square meter in 2022, surging by 42% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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