Kazakhstan: Market for Iron or Steel Cans 2025

Market Size for Iron or Steel Cans in Kazakhstan

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Kazakh iron or steel can market, when its value decreased by -3.1% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Production of Iron or Steel Cans in Kazakhstan

In value terms, iron or steel can production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports of Iron or Steel Cans

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, overseas shipments of iron or steel cans decreased by -40.7% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports faced a significant curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 322% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, iron or steel can exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 379%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X units) and Kyrgyzstan (X units) were the main destinations of iron or steel can exports from Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of -9.1%).

In value terms, the largest markets for iron or steel can exported from Kazakhstan were Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Russia ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +10.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average iron or steel can export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Russia totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (+21.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Iron or Steel Cans

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, approx. X units of iron or steel cans were imported into Kazakhstan; growing by 67% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate perceptible growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, iron or steel can imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X units) constituted the largest iron or steel can supplier to Kazakhstan, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, iron or steel can imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia amounted to +21.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+2.9% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-23.7% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel cans to Kazakhstan, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 28% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia totaled +11.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+12.6% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-24.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average iron or steel can import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 37%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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