Kazakhstan: Market for Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings 2024

Market Size for Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings in Kazakhstan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kazakh market for plastics pipes and pipe fittings, when its value decreased by -12.4% to $X. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastics pipes and pipe fittings was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastics pipe and pipe fitting exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for plastics pipe and pipe fitting exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, plastics pipe and pipe fitting exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +7.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+20.5% per year) and Tajikistan (+160.9% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastics pipes and pipe fittings exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +8.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+17.6% per year) and Tajikistan (+145.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plastics pipes and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 6.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of plastics pipes and pipe fittings, when their volume decreased by -14.3% to X tons. In general, imports saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastics pipe and pipe fitting imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plastics pipe and pipe fitting to Kazakhstan, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, plastics pipe and pipe fitting imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-1.1% per year) and Turkey (-10.7% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastics pipes and pipe fittings to Kazakhstan, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-3.4% per year) and Turkey (-6.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for plastics pipes and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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