Kazakhstan: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh ceramic tile market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, increasing by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, ceramic tile production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 103%. Ceramic tile production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were exported from Kazakhstan; surging by 8.3% against 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 213% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X square meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 189%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X square meters), Tajikistan (X square meters) and Uzbekistan (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from Kazakhstan, with a combined 96% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +107.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tajikistan ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kyrgyzstan totaled +77.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (+16.7% per year) and Uzbekistan (+23.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $X per square meter, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, the amount of ceramic tiles imported into Kazakhstan expanded sharply to X square meters, surging by 13% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 71%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 19%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X square meters) constituted the largest ceramic tile supplier to Kazakhstan, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X square meters), fivefold. Uzbekistan (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled +1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-8.6% per year) and Uzbekistan (+4.5% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Kazakhstan, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at -2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-5.4% per year) and Belarus (+8.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, reducing by -12.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 38%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the price for Germany ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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