Central Asia: Market for Scissors and Tailor Shears 2025

Market Size for Scissors and Tailor Shears in Central Asia

After two years of decline, the Central Asian scissors and tailor shears market increased by 68% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Scissors and Tailor Shears in Central Asia

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,288%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Scissors and Tailor Shears

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of scissors and tailor shears increased by 26% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 1,246%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 793% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X units) and Kazakhstan (X units) prevails in exports structure, together committing 97% of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +40.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) emerged as the largest scissors and tailor shears supplier in Central Asia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan totaled +1,216.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+44.1% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, rising by 316% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, the export 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 exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per unit), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+2.6%).

Imports of Scissors and Tailor Shears

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of scissors and tailor shears was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 138% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, scissors and tailor shears imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the largest importing country with an import of about X units, which recorded 67% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 15% share, followed by Tajikistan (8.9%) and Kyrgyzstan (5.4%). Turkmenistan (X units) held a little share of total imports.

Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of scissors and tailor shears. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+36.6%) and Tajikistan (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +36.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Turkmenistan (-2.9%) and Uzbekistan (-14.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kazakhstan (+32 p.p.), Uzbekistan (+15 p.p.), Kyrgyzstan (+5.2 p.p.) and Tajikistan (+4.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported scissors and tailor shears in Central Asia, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 6.7% share.

In Kazakhstan, scissors and tailor shears imports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+9.2% per year) and Tajikistan (+6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, scissors and tailor shears import price increased by +131.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+27.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :