CIS: Market for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates 2024

Market Size for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in CIS

After two years of decline, the CIS market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates increased by 2.8% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption saw prominent growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in CIS

In value terms, production of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Exports in CIS

In 2021, overseas shipments of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 104%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus prevails in aggregates structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 77% of total exports in 2021. Russia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 9% share, followed by Uzbekistan (8.1%) and Kazakhstan (6%).

Exports from Belarus increased at an average annual rate of +13.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Russia (+29.5%) and Uzbekistan (+22.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +29.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Kazakhstan (-3.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+8.1 p.p.), Russia (+6.5 p.p.) and Belarus (+3.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-18.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the largest gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates supplier in the CIS, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 4.8% share.

In Belarus, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (+24.9% per year) and Uzbekistan (+34.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+10.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Imports in CIS

In 2021, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates in the CIS shrank markedly to X tons, reducing by -30.6% compared with 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 98%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia dominates aggregates structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 86% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), creating a 7.4% share of total imports. Belarus (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates imports into Russia stood at -1.6%. At the same time, Belarus (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +2.7% from 2012-2021. Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-6.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates in the CIS, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 5.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia totaled -14.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (-6.7% per year) and Kazakhstan (+8.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, rising by 42% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 50%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Belarus ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+9.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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