Central Asia: Roundwood Market 2024

Roundwood Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Central Asian roundwood market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Roundwood Production in Central Asia

In value terms, roundwood production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Roundwood Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of roundwood decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roundwood exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

Kyrgyzstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roundwood exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) also remains the largest roundwood supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kyrgyzstan stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kyrgyzstan amounted to X% per year.

Roundwood Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of roundwood imported in Central Asia declined remarkably to X cubic meters, dropping by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, roundwood imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the key importer of roundwood in Central Asia, with the volume of imports finishing at X cubic meters, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X cubic meters), committing a X% share of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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