Central Asia: Market for Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms 2025

Market Size for Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian market for unsaturated polyesters in primary forms was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -12.1% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms in Central Asia

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -21.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 28%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms were exported in Central Asia; picking up by 32% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 485%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 325% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the key exporter of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms, mixing up 64% of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 28% share, followed by Uzbekistan (8.5%).

Exports from Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +13.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+104.9%) and Kyrgyzstan (+100.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +104.9% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan increased by +28 and +8.5 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +124.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 ton in 2021, rising by 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+11.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, the amount of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms imported in Central Asia surged to X tons, growing by 19% on 2020 figures. In general, imports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 68%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 67% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), constituting a 28% share of total imports. Turkmenistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the unsaturated polyesters in primary forms imports, with a CAGR of +23.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Turkmenistan (-9.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +67 percentage points.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Turkmenistan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +21.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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, surging by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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