Central Asia: Steam Blasting Machine Market 2025

Steam Blasting Machine Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian steam blasting machine market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Steam Blasting Machine Production in Central Asia

In value terms, steam blasting machine production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Steam Blasting Machine Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, the amount of steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet-projecting machines exported in Central Asia soared to X units, jumping by 119% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 214%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, steam blasting machine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 568% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates exports structure, resulting at X units, which was near 90% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X units), comprising a 5.8% share of total exports. The following exporters - Mongolia (X units) and Tajikistan (X units) - each finished at a 4.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to steam blasting machine exports from Kazakhstan stood at -18.5%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+226.6%) and Mongolia (+42.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +226.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Tajikistan (-2.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+5.8 p.p.), Mongolia (+2.2 p.p.) and Tajikistan (+2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-10.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest steam blasting machine supplier in Central Asia, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a 0.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 0.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan stood at -19.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (-11.3% per year) and Mongolia (+5.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -41.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 112%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while Uzbekistan ($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 (-0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Steam Blasting Machine Imports

Imports in Central Asia

For the fourth consecutive year, Central Asia recorded growth in overseas purchases of steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet-projecting machines, which increased by 88% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, steam blasting machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X units) was the main importer of steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet-projecting machines, making up 50% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X units) and Kyrgyzstan (X units), together creating a 44% share of total imports. Turkmenistan (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+61.6%), Kyrgyzstan (+55.1%) and Turkmenistan (+7.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +61.6% from 2012-2021. Uzbekistan (+23 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+20 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -2.9% and -39.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet-projecting machines in Central Asia, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+5.2% per year) and Turkmenistan (+3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, falling by -6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per unit), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (-3.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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