Uzbekistan: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Uzbekistan

In 2022, the Uzbek articles of fiber cement market increased by 26% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Articles of fiber cement consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Uzbekistan

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Articles of fiber cement production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like decreased by -70.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 208% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 278% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for articles of fiber cement exports from Uzbekistan, with a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), twofold. Tajikistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 16% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kazakhstan amounted to +25.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+34.3% per year) and Tajikistan (-27.7% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with a 15% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kazakhstan totaled +35.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+29.6% per year) and Turkmenistan (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of fiber cement export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2017 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last five-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Turkmenistan ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($X per ton) and Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Imports into Uzbekistan

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like increased by 304% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 445%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 738%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons), China (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of articles of fiber cement imports to Uzbekistan, with a combined 87% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +925.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest articles of fiber cement suppliers to Uzbekistan were Kyrgyzstan ($X), Russia ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 91% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +749.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average articles of fiber cement import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -28.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 155% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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