Central Asia: Market for Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes 2025

Market Size for Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes in Central Asia

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Central Asian prepared additives for cements market, when its value decreased by -7% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes in Central Asia

In value terms, prepared additives for cements production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes increased by 191% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 579%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, prepared additives for cements exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 444%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 98% of total exports in 2022. Uzbekistan (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes exports, with a CAGR of +22.5% from 2012 to 2022. Uzbekistan (-18.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (-1.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest prepared additives for cements supplier in Central Asia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 2.9% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, prepared additives for cements exports increased at an average annual rate of +11.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -29.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 31%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (-2.2%).

Imports of Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes

Imports in Central Asia

Prepared additives for cements imports declined to X tons in 2022, which is down by -8.2% on 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +13.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, prepared additives for cements imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +67.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 31%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) were the main importers of prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes in Central Asia, together generating 61% of total imports. Mongolia (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 35% share of total imports. Turkmenistan (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +19.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Mongolia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +25.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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