Central Asia: Semiconductor Device Market 2024

Semiconductor Device Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian semiconductor device market fell to $X in 2021, dropping by -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, faced a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Semiconductor Device Production in Central Asia

In value terms, semiconductor device production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Semiconductor Device Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X units of semiconductor devices were exported in Central Asia; increasing by 34% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 173% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semiconductor device exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 433% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mongolia was the key exporting country with an export of about X units, which amounted to 77% of total exports. Uzbekistan (X units) held a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kazakhstan (6.2%).

Mongolia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the semiconductor devices exports, with a CAGR of +14.6% from 2012 to 2021. Uzbekistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Kazakhstan (-26.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Mongolia and Uzbekistan increased by +59 and +16 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Mongolia ($X) remains the largest semiconductor device supplier in Central Asia, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Mongolia stood at -5.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (0.0% per year) and Kazakhstan (-31.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 97%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 ($X per unit), while Kazakhstan ($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 (-7.2%).

Semiconductor Device Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X units of semiconductor devices were imported in Central Asia; with an increase of 830% against 2020 figures. In general, imports saw significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, semiconductor device imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates imports structure, reaching X units, which was near 97% of total imports in 2021. Uzbekistan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to semiconductor device imports into Kazakhstan stood at +35.5%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+62.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +62.5% from 2012-2021. While the share of Kazakhstan (+7 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported semiconductor devices in Central Asia, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, semiconductor device imports expanded at an average annual rate of +41.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 233% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate measured growth. 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 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while Uzbekistan totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+7.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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