Uzbekistan: Market for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs 2025

Market Size for Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek marble and travertine blocks market fell modestly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs in Uzbekistan

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Exports from Uzbekistan

For the sixth year in a row, Uzbekistan recorded growth in shipments abroad of marble and travertine blocks and slabs, which increased by 6.7% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 171%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 921% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Tajikistan (X tons) was the main destination for marble and travertine blocks exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, marble and travertine blocks exports to Tajikistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), twofold.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tajikistan totaled +101.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+39.5% per year) and Russia (+113.7% per year).

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for marble and travertine blocks and slabs exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tajikistan amounted to +111.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+67.4% per year) and Russia (+57.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average marble and travertine blocks export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -62% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 276%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

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 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Marble And Travertine Blocks And Slabs

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, overseas purchases of marble and travertine blocks and slabs increased by 4.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a sharp descent. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble and travertine blocks imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 1,809% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kyrgyzstan (X tons) constituted the largest marble and travertine blocks supplier to Uzbekistan, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, marble and travertine blocks imports from Kyrgyzstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with a 22% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kyrgyzstan stood at -20.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (0.0% per year) and Turkey (+58.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest marble and travertine blocks suppliers to Uzbekistan were Spain ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Iran ($X), together comprising 93% of total imports. Turkey and Afghanistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +81.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average marble and travertine blocks import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 3,128%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Afghanistan ($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 (+246.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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