Kazakhstan: Market for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground 2025

Market Size for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh market for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground decreased by -26.8% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed tangible growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, approx. X square meters of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground were exported from Kazakhstan; reducing by 99.9% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports faced a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 21,583% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground hit record highs at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 22,863% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground from Kazakhstan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to -59.6%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground exports from Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at -56.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded prominent growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +8.0% per year.

Imports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground, when their volume decreased by -26.7% to X square meters. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 133% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia (X square meters), Kyrgyzstan (X square meters) and China (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground to Kazakhstan, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +15.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground suppliers to Kazakhstan, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +14.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground amounted to $X per square meter, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 42%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the price for Russia ($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 (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform