Central Asia: Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Market 2025

Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Market Size in Central Asia

After two years of growth, the Central Asian non-alloy steel u-section market decreased by -15.5% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Production in Central Asia

In value terms, non-alloy steel u-section production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 258%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Non-alloy steel u-section exports soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 184% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 848%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy steel u-section exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 648% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 91% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), making up an 8.7% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the u-sections of non-alloy steel exports, with a CAGR of +35.7% from 2012 to 2022. Uzbekistan (-32.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kazakhstan (+77 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+8.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest non-alloy steel u-section supplier in Central Asia, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan stood at +59.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 31% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+17.2%).

Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of u-sections of non-alloy steel imported in Central Asia dropped to X tons, declining by -10.5% compared with 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 31%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy steel u-section imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 80%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the key importer of u-sections of non-alloy steel, creating 66% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), making up a 23% share of total imports. Mongolia (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of -4.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+6.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +6.5% from 2012-2022. Mongolia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tajikistan (-1.8%) and Kyrgyzstan (-5.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +23 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported u-sections of non-alloy steel in Central Asia, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 4.1% share.

In Kazakhstan, non-alloy steel u-section imports contracted by an average annual rate of -1.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+8.9% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-alloy steel u-section import price increased by +53.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 38% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Mongolia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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