Central Asia: Market for Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (Of Iron Or Steel) 2025

Market Size for Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (Of Iron Or Steel) in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian market for tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) decreased by -3.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (Of Iron Or Steel) in Central Asia

In value terms, production of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 36%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (Of Iron Or Steel)

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, the amount of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) exported in Central Asia reduced to X tons, with a decrease of -6% against 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 322%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 329% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates steel) structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2021. Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) exports, with a CAGR of +24.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan increased by +2.2 and +1.7 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest iron or steel pipe and tube supplier in Central Asia, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 3.9% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, exports of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) expanded at an average annual rate of +19.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 25%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+14.8%).

Imports of Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (Of Iron Or Steel)

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) decreased by -8.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) rose slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 49% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), Turkmenistan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons), together creating a 45% share of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +29.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Turkmenistan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +27.7%, 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Mongolia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (-1.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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