Central Asia: Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Market 2020

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Market Size in Central Asia

The revenue of the wood fuel (coniferous) market in Central Asia amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The total market indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the wood fuel (coniferous) consumption increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The level of wood fuel (coniferous) consumption peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Production in Central Asia

The wood fuel (coniferous) production stood at X cubic meters in 2017, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The wood fuel (coniferous) production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of wood fuel (coniferous) production peaked of X cubic meters in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2017, the amount of wood fuel (coniferous) exported in Central Asia amounted to X cubic meters, picking up by X% against the previous year. The wood fuel (coniferous) exports continue to indicate a drastic deduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (coniferous) exports reached its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) exports totaled $X in 2017. The wood fuel (coniferous) exports continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates wood fuel (coniferous) exports structure, amounting to X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X cubic meters), constituting X% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest growing in terms of the wood fuel (coniferous) exports, with a CAGR of -X% from 2007 to 2017. Mongolia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kazakhstan (X%) and Mongolia (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest wood fuel (coniferous) supplier in Central Asia, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mongolia ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan totaled -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The wood fuel (coniferous) export price in Central Asia stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the wood fuel (coniferous) export price increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export price peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Mongolia ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Kazakhstan ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+X% per year).

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2017, the amount of wood fuel (coniferous) imported in Central Asia amounted to X cubic meters, growing by X% against the previous year. The wood fuel (coniferous) imports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (coniferous) imports attained its peak figure volume of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) imports stood at $X in 2017. The wood fuel (coniferous) imports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) and Kazakhstan (X cubic meters) represented the main importers of wood fuel (coniferous) in 2017, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X cubic meters), constituting X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Mongolia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood fuel (coniferous) in Central Asia, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a X% share.

In Kazakhstan, wood fuel (coniferous) imports plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (-X% per year) and Mongolia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the wood fuel (coniferous) import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, waning by -X% against the previous year. The wood fuel (coniferous) import price continues to indicate a moderate reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for wood fuel (coniferous) reached its maximum level of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Kazakhstan ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Mongolia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform