CIS: Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Market 2025

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Market Size in CIS

The CIS self-propelled rock cutter market shrank slightly to $X in 2021, reducing by -3.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Production in CIS

In value terms, self-propelled rock cutter production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted resilient growth. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2021, shipments abroad of self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery increased by 16% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 186% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-propelled rock cutter exports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 145%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Belarus (X units) was the largest exporter of self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery in the CIS, creating 98% of total export.

Belarus was also the fastest-growing in terms of the self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery exports, with a CAGR of +24.4% from 2012 to 2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belarus increased by +66 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) also remains the largest self-propelled rock cutter supplier in the CIS.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belarus totaled +19.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per unit, waning by -12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 177% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Belarus.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belarus amounted to -4.3% per year.

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2021, the amount of self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery imported in the CIS dropped dramatically to X units, falling by -56.4% on 2020. Overall, imports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, self-propelled rock cutter imports declined significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the main importing country with an import of about X units, which resulted at 54% of total imports. Tajikistan (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Armenia (X units) and Uzbekistan (X units). All these countries together took approx. 43% share of total imports. Azerbaijan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to self-propelled rock cutter imports into Kazakhstan stood at -10.6%. At the same time, Armenia (+7.3%), Tajikistan (+6.2%) and Uzbekistan (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Armenia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +7.3% from 2012-2021. Azerbaijan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Kazakhstan (+43 p.p.), Tajikistan (+18 p.p.), Armenia (+15 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+8.2 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery in the CIS, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Armenia ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to -16.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Armenia (+10.5% per year) and Uzbekistan (+3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per unit, declining by -5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 285%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per unit), while Tajikistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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