Central Asia: Sawnwood Market 2025

Sawnwood Market Size in Central Asia

For the third consecutive year, the Central Asian sawnwood market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption posted a resilient increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Sawnwood Production in Central Asia

In value terms, sawnwood production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawnwood Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood were exported in Central Asia; dropping by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) was the key exporter of sawnwood, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X cubic meters) and Uzbekistan (X cubic meters), together achieving a X% share of total exports. Tajikistan (X cubic meters) and Mongolia (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tajikistan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sawnwood supplying countries in Central Asia were Uzbekistan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per cubic meter), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Sawnwood Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of sawnwood imported in Central Asia soared to X cubic meters, increasing by X% on the year before. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tajikistan (X cubic meters) and Uzbekistan (X cubic meters) were the major importers of sawnwood in Central Asia, together finishing at approx. X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X cubic meters), achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Turkmenistan (X cubic meters) and Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) - each amounted to a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Tajikistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sawnwood in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tajikistan ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a X% share.

In Uzbekistan, sawnwood imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tajikistan (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

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. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per cubic meter), while Tajikistan ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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