Central Asia: Sewing Thread Market 2025

Sewing Thread Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian sewing thread market declined slightly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Sewing Thread Production in Central Asia

In value terms, sewing thread production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sewing Thread Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, exports of sewing thread of man-made filaments or staple fibers in Central Asia surged to X tons, rising by 1,271% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sewing thread exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 94% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), making up a 5.5% share of total exports.

Exports from Kyrgyzstan increased at an average annual rate of +91.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+128.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +128.5% from 2012-2022. Uzbekistan (+5.5 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+3.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) emerged as the largest sewing thread supplier in Central Asia, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports.

In Kyrgyzstan, sewing thread exports expanded at an average annual rate of +102.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 115% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+5.4%).

Sewing Thread Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of sewing thread of man-made filaments or staple fibers increased by 131% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 164%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sewing thread imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 103%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kyrgyzstan (X tons) was the main importer of sewing thread of man-made filaments or staple fibers, achieving 55% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together generating a 40% share of total imports. The following importers - Tajikistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) - each resulted at a 5.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sewing thread imports into Kyrgyzstan stood at +16.9%. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+17.5%), Turkmenistan (+4.8%) and Uzbekistan (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +17.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tajikistan (-1.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +22 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sewing thread of man-made filaments or staple fibers in Central Asia, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kyrgyzstan stood at +33.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+15.3% per year) and Uzbekistan (+14.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -14.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 61%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+14.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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