Uzbekistan: Linoleum Market 2024

Linoleum Market Size in Uzbekistan

In 2021, the Uzbek linoleum market increased by 37% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt descent. Linoleum consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Linoleum Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, linoleum production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt descent. Linoleum production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Linoleum Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, shipments abroad of linoleum decreased by -52.3% to X square meters, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 3.7% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum exports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 3.3%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X square meters) was the main destination for linoleum exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, linoleum exports to Kyrgyzstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tajikistan (X square meters), ninefold.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kyrgyzstan amounted to -21.8%.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for linoleum exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Kyrgyzstan totaled -6.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average linoleum export price amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last four years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan amounted to $X per square meter.

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (+20.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Linoleum Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

Linoleum imports into Uzbekistan skyrocketed to X square meters in 2021, growing by 20% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2017 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +19.1% over the last four-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -4.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 98%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 85%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of linoleum to Uzbekistan, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, linoleum imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X square meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ukraine (X square meters), with a 5.6% share.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at +44.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+4.7% per year) and Ukraine (-27.2% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of linoleum to Uzbekistan, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 4.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 4.5% share.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to +50.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-0.5% per year) and Ukraine (-26.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average linoleum import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the last four years, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.9%. 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 Turkey ($X per square meter), while the price for China ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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