Kazakhstan: Market for Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines 2025

Market Size for Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh market for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines decreased by -19.3% to $X, falling for the seventh consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a deep contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines in Kazakhstan

In value terms, production of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 2,125%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, the amount of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines exported from Kazakhstan contracted notably to X tons, reducing by -57.6% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 9,425% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 7,024%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to +20.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+20.6% per year) and India (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +22.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+21.1% per year) and India (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines increased by +76.2% against 2020 indices. 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 overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Russia (+2.2%).

Imports of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines

Imports into Kazakhstan

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines increased by 9.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 58%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 94%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines to Kazakhstan, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Georgia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Georgia (with a CAGR of +11.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines to Kazakhstan, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (-7.6% per year) and Germany (-15.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 9.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines decreased by -13.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Georgia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform