Kazakhstan: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings plummeted to $X in 2022, declining by -67.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a notable expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, shipments abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by 24% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,363%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 373%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belarus (X kg), with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +122.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+22.7% per year) and Belarus (+67.9% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 2.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +112.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+7.0% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-6.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 361% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings into Kazakhstan plummeted to X tons, dropping by -59.8% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 205%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Russia (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings to Kazakhstan, together accounting for 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +65.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings suppliers to Kazakhstan, with a combined 49% share of total imports. South Korea lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 3%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +66.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -16.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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