Central Asia: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2024

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in Central Asia

After four years of growth, the Central Asian preservative-treated rough wood market decreased by -8.9% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption showed a slight contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in Central Asia

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Preservative-treated rough wood exports surged to X cubic meters in 2021, jumping by 259% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 476% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 489% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, amounting to X cubic meters, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2021. Uzbekistan (X cubic meters) held a little share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the preservative-treated rough wood exports, with a CAGR of +89.6% from 2012 to 2021. Uzbekistan (-24.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kazakhstan (+96 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Uzbekistan (-97.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest preservative-treated rough wood supplier in Central Asia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 3.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to +95.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, dropping by -14.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 242% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per cubic meter), while Kazakhstan totaled $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+3.0%).

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of preservative-treated rough wood decreased by -53.7% to X cubic meters, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 207%. The volume of import peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 83%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X cubic meters) and Tajikistan (X cubic meters) dominates imports structure, together making up 89% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters), comprising a 5% share of total imports. Uzbekistan (X cubic meters) and Mongolia (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +91.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported preservative-treated rough wood in Central Asia, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 5.4% share.

In Tajikistan, preservative-treated rough wood imports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+9.6% per year) and Uzbekistan (-6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, picking up by 93% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Tajikistan ($X per cubic meter), while Kazakhstan ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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