Central Asia: Wooden Frame Market 2025

Wooden Frame Market Size in Central Asia

After two years of decline, the Central Asian wooden frame market increased by 13% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wooden Frame Production in Central Asia

In value terms, wooden frame production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wooden Frame Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Wooden frame exports dropped notably to X units in 2021, declining by -54.1% on the year before. Overall, exports showed a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,734%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wooden frame exports shrank notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 1,657%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the main exporter of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects in Central Asia, with the volume of exports recording X units, which was approx. 73% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X units), comprising a 22% share of total exports. Uzbekistan (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects exports, with a CAGR of +17.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+15.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Uzbekistan (-28.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kazakhstan (+58 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+17 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Uzbekistan saw its share reduced by -63.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest wooden frame supplier in Central Asia, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan totaled +15.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (+13.9% per year) and Uzbekistan (-26.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, growing by 40% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 83% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while Uzbekistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Wooden Frame Imports

Imports in Central Asia

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects increased by 52% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports saw a pronounced expansion. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wooden frame imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 103%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X units) represented the largest importer of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects, constituting 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Turkmenistan (X units), creating a 10% share of total imports. The following importers - Tajikistan (X units), Uzbekistan (X units), Mongolia (X units) and Kyrgyzstan (X units) - together made up 14% of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+58.7%), Mongolia (+24.7%), Turkmenistan (+4.6%) and Tajikistan (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +58.7% from 2012-2021. Kyrgyzstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Uzbekistan (+3.9 p.p.) and Mongolia (+2.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -5.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects in Central Asia, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkmenistan ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 5.7% share.

In Kazakhstan, wooden frame imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkmenistan (-0.5% per year) and Mongolia (+19.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 45% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per unit), while Tajikistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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