Kazakhstan: Stainless Steel Angle Market 2025

Stainless Steel Angle Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh stainless steel angle market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -16.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Stainless Steel Angle Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, stainless steel angle production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 79%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Stainless Steel Angle Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, overseas shipments of angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel or other alloy steel increased by 100% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 266% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stainless steel angle exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) were the main destinations of stainless steel angle exports from Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +59.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel or other alloy steel exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kyrgyzstan totaled +64.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-15.6% per year) and Uzbekistan (-39.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average stainless steel angle export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -29.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 69%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Stainless Steel Angle Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, purchases abroad of angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel or other alloy steel decreased by -3.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 102%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, stainless steel angle imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 83%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) was the main supplier of stainless steel angle to Kazakhstan, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel or other alloy steel to Kazakhstan, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 0.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at -1.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average stainless steel angle import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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