Uzbekistan: Narrow Woven Fabric Market 2025

Narrow Woven Fabric Market Size in Uzbekistan

In 2021, the Uzbek narrow woven fabric market decreased by -1.7% to $X, falling for the sixth consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Narrow Woven Fabric Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, narrow woven fabric production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 17%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Narrow Woven Fabric Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, overseas shipments of narrow woven fabrics decreased by -73.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 222% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric exports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 193% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for narrow woven fabric exports from Uzbekistan, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, narrow woven fabric exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tajikistan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at +44.9%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for narrow woven fabrics exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +55.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average narrow woven fabric export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 220% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a significant increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 amounted to $X per ton.

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tajikistan (+40.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Narrow Woven Fabric Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2021, purchases abroad of narrow woven fabrics decreased by -9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% from 2017 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, narrow woven fabric imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 113%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest narrow woven fabric supplier to Uzbekistan, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, narrow woven fabric imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +13.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-6.1% per year) and India (+386.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of narrow woven fabrics to Uzbekistan, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +39.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+16.0% per year) and India (+303.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average narrow woven fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 41% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a significant increase from 2017 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +22.3% over the last four-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, narrow woven fabric import price increased by +123.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 58%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+23.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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