Central Asia: T-Shirt Market 2025

T-Shirt Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian t-shirt market declined slightly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

T-Shirt Production in Central Asia

In value terms, t-shirt production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

T-Shirt Exports

Exports in Central Asia

T-shirt exports soared to X units in 2022, increasing by 58% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 5,582% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, t-shirt exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 2,105% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X units) and Kyrgyzstan (X units) represented roughly 79% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Turkmenistan (X units), comprising a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Turkmenistan (with a CAGR of +138.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Turkmenistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Turkmenistan, with a CAGR of +113.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -14.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Turkmenistan ($X per unit), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (-10.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

T-Shirt Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, t-shirt imports in Central Asia declined dramatically to X units, falling by -18.3% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 300% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, t-shirt imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 177% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kyrgyzstan (X units) and Kazakhstan (X units) represented the major importers of t-shirts in Central Asia, together amounting to approx. 81% of total imports. Turkmenistan (X units) held a 10% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Tajikistan (6.9%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Turkmenistan (with a CAGR of +20.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest t-shirt importing markets in Central Asia were Kyrgyzstan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Turkmenistan ($X), together accounting for 96% of total imports.

Turkmenistan, with a CAGR of +22.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 35%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit), while Tajikistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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