Central Asia: Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian sawnwood (non-coniferous) market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a strong increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Central Asia

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 89%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of sawnwood (non-coniferous) increased by 7.2% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,765% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 183%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) represented the major exporter of sawnwood (non-coniferous), comprising 66% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 20% share, followed by Uzbekistan (9%) and Tajikistan (4.8%).

Kyrgyzstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports, with a CAGR of +340.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tajikistan (+32.2%) and Kazakhstan (+14.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Uzbekistan (-45.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kyrgyzstan (+66 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (-65.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) emerged as the largest sawnwood (non-coniferous) supplier in Central Asia, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan amounted to +16.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+8.2% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+225.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with a decrease of -59.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 238% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 (+112.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, imports of sawnwood (non-coniferous) in Central Asia expanded to X cubic meters, with an increase of 4.5% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 135%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 136%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the key importer of sawnwood (non-coniferous) in Central Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X cubic meters, which was near 62% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X cubic meters), mixing up a 32% share of total imports. Tajikistan (X cubic meters) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +14.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sawnwood (non-coniferous) importing markets in Central Asia were Uzbekistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Tajikistan ($X), with a combined 92% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +14.5%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 18%. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Tajikistan ($X per cubic meter), while Kazakhstan ($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 (+9.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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