Central Asia: Surgical Glove Market 2024

Surgical Glove Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian surgical glove market increased by 9.2% to $X, rising for the seventh year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption showed a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Surgical Glove Production in Central Asia

In value terms, surgical glove production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Surgical Glove Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, exports of surgical gloves in Central Asia fell sharply to X tons, reducing by -29.3% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 712%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, surgical glove exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 914% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the key exporter of surgical gloves in Central Asia, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 77% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), creating a 23% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the surgical gloves exports, with a CAGR of +13.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+9.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Uzbekistan (+77 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -70.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest surgical glove supplier in Central Asia, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan totaled +39.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, the export 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 exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+22.8%).

Surgical Glove Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of surgical gloves imported in Central Asia reduced to X tons, which is down by -3.2% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 129% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, surgical glove imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) represented the main importers of surgical gloves in Central Asia, together finishing at near 74% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X tons), Turkmenistan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together mixing up a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mongolia (with a CAGR of +17.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Mongolia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 83% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Mongolia, with a CAGR of +18.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -10.8% against the previous year. Import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, surgical glove import price increased by +52.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) and Mongolia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+9.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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