Kazakhstan: Narrow Woven Fabric Market 2025

Narrow Woven Fabric Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2021, the Kazakh narrow woven fabric market decreased by -20% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a prominent increase. Narrow woven fabric consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Narrow Woven Fabric Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, narrow woven fabric production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a precipitous decline. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Narrow Woven Fabric Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, approx. X tons of narrow woven fabrics were exported from Kazakhstan; with an increase of 143% on the year before. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 311%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 351%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for narrow woven fabric exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, narrow woven fabric exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan (X kg), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled +48.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-5.9% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+95.7% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for narrow woven fabrics exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to +64.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+118.5% per year) and Turkey (+12.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average narrow woven fabric export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 47% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 52%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+18.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Narrow Woven Fabric Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, overseas purchases of narrow woven fabrics decreased by -32% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 166% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 155% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest narrow woven fabric supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, narrow woven fabric imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +9.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+21.6% per year) and Turkey (+23.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of narrow woven fabrics to Kazakhstan, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +16.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+20.4% per year) and Turkey (+24.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average narrow woven fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 24% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, narrow woven fabric import price increased by +51.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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