Central Asia: Market for Welded Link Chain Of Iron Or Steel 2025

Market Size for Welded Link Chain Of Iron Or Steel in Central Asia

The Central Asian metal welded link chain market amounted to $X in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a slight setback. 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 Welded Link Chain Of Iron Or Steel in Central Asia

In value terms, metal welded link chain production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 55%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Welded Link Chain Of Iron Or Steel

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of welded link chain of iron or steel, when their volume decreased by -85.1% to X tons. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,506%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, metal welded link chain exports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 1,668%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded 86% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X kg), mixing up a 14% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the welded link chain of iron or steel exports, with a CAGR of +19.1% from 2012 to 2021. Uzbekistan (-9.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+14 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-13.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest metal welded link chain supplier in Central Asia, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to +14.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 264% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 389% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+2.4%).

Imports of Welded Link Chain Of Iron Or Steel

Imports in Central Asia

Metal welded link chain imports soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 80% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded measured growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal welded link chain imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 91% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), mixing up a 6.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal welded link chain imports into Kazakhstan stood at +5.1%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+60.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +60.8% from 2012-2021. While the share of Uzbekistan (+6.8 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported welded link chain of iron or steel in Central Asia, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, metal welded link chain imports increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by -6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+2.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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