Kazakhstan: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2025

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2021, the Kazakh preservative-treated rough wood market decreased by -20.7% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Preservative-treated rough wood consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then plummeted in the following year.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, the amount of preservative-treated rough wood exported from Kazakhstan surged to X cubic meters, increasing by 472% compared with the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 608% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) was the main destination for preservative-treated rough wood exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood exports to Kyrgyzstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X cubic meters), threefold.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kyrgyzstan amounted to +249.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (-16.5% per year) and Tajikistan (+37.5% per year).

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for preservative-treated rough wood exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kyrgyzstan amounted to +147.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (+29.5% per year) and Uzbekistan (-25.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, with a decrease of -29.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 309%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tajikistan (-5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of preservative-treated rough wood decreased by -73.9% to X cubic meters, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 577%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 322%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X cubic meters) was the main preservative-treated rough wood supplier to Kazakhstan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia amounted to +26.4%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia totaled +10.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preservative-treated rough wood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by 8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -12.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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