Central Asia: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2024

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian cellulose fibrecement sheet market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 4.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Central Asia

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 25%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement were exported in Central Asia; surging by 119% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a precipitous descent. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,199%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2022.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exports, with a CAGR of -24.8% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet supplier in Central Asia.

In Kazakhstan, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports shrank by an average annual rate of -24.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -42.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 613% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to +0.8% per year.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement imported in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 44% on 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 523%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 180% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at 81% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X tons), committing a 13% share of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +20.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+124.9%) and Mongolia (+16.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +124.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Turkmenistan (-1.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan increased by +25 and +3.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement in Central Asia, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mongolia ($X), with a 2.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan stood at +19.0%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mongolia (+12.5% per year) and Uzbekistan (+108.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 330%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Mongolia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-1.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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