Kazakhstan: Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market 2025

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Kazakh oriented strandboard (OSB) market, when its value increased by 28% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, overseas shipments of oriented strandboard (OSB) increased by 14% to X cubic meters, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 756%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 622% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Tajikistan (X cubic meters), Russia (X cubic meters) and Uzbekistan (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of oriented strandboard (OSB) 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 Russia (with a CAGR of +95.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for oriented strandboard (OSB) exported from Kazakhstan were Tajikistan ($X), Russia ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), together comprising 99.9% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +87.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average oriented strandboard (OSB) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable decline. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, overseas purchases of oriented strandboard (OSB) increased by 8.4% to X cubic meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of oriented strandboard (OSB) to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X cubic meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belarus (X cubic meters), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled +53.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+32.9% per year) and Belarus (+49.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oriented strandboard (OSB) to Kazakhstan, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Latvia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to +54.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (-9.8% per year) and Belarus (+61.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average oriented strandboard (OSB) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Germany ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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