Uzbekistan: Ophthalmic Instruments Market 2025

Ophthalmic Instruments Market Size in Uzbekistan

In 2021, the Uzbek ophthalmic instruments market decreased by -9.9% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a strong increase. Ophthalmic instruments consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Ophthalmic Instruments Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, ophthalmic instruments production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Ophthalmic instruments production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Ophthalmic Instruments Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, overseas shipments of ophthalmic instruments and appliances decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 200%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X kg. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ophthalmic instruments exports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 151%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X kg) was the main destination for ophthalmic instruments exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Korea stood at +2.5%.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to South Korea stood at +2.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ophthalmic instruments export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Korea.

From 2013 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +91.0% per year.

Ophthalmic Instruments Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2021, the amount of ophthalmic instruments and appliances imported into Uzbekistan dropped to X tons, falling by -9.2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 237% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ophthalmic instruments imports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 166%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main suppliers of ophthalmic instruments imports to Uzbekistan, with a combined 45% share of total imports. China, the Netherlands, India, the Czech Republic, the United States, South Korea, Ukraine, Poland and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +85.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Lithuania ($X) constituted the largest ophthalmic instruments suppliers to Uzbekistan, together accounting for 44% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, India, the Czech Republic, China, the United States, South Korea, Poland, Ukraine and France, which together accounted for a further 27%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +84.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 ophthalmic instruments import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+36.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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