Central Asia: Sawn Wood Market 2020

Sawn Wood Market Size in Central Asia

The revenue of the sawn wood market in Central Asia amounted to $X in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood consumption continues to indicate an abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the sawn wood market attained its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawn Wood Production in Central Asia

In value terms, sawn wood production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, sawn wood production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, sawn wood production attained its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, sawn wood production growth failed to regain its momentum.

Sawn Wood Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2018, approx. X cubic meters of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise were exported in Central Asia; growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawn wood exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X cubic meters, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X cubic meters), comprising X% share of total exports. Mongolia (X cubic meters) and Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest growing in terms of the wood sawn or chipped lengthwise exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Mongolia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Kyrgyzstan increased by X% percentage points, while Kazakhstan (-X%) and Uzbekistan (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest sawn wood supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total sawn wood exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a X% share.

In Kazakhstan, sawn wood exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (-X% per year) and Mongolia (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the sawn wood export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the sawn wood export price continues to indicate an abrupt drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise reached their peak figure at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sawn Wood Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2018, the amount of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise imported in Central Asia amounted to X cubic meters, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, sawn wood imports attained their peak figure at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawn wood imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, sawn wood imports reached their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of sawn wood imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Kazakhstan (X cubic meters) represented the main importer for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X cubic meters) and Turkmenistan (X cubic meters), together comprising X% share of total imports. The following importers - Uzbekistan (X cubic meters) and Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Mongolia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mongolia emerged as the fastest growing importer in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Uzbekistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-X%) and Turkmenistan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkmenistan (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Mongolia and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest sawn wood importing markets worldwide were Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Turkmenistan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven year period, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The sawn wood import price in Central Asia stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the sawn wood import price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise reached their peak figure at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Turkmenistan, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform