Uzbekistan: Market for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2025

Market Size for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms fell markedly to $X in 2022, waning by -51.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, posted a strong increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Uzbekistan skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 200% on the year before. In general, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,009% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 587%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Tajikistan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Uzbekistan, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Tajikistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), with a 2.7% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tajikistan stood at +129.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (0.0% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+47.1% per year).

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 5.9% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Tajikistan stood at +103.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (0.0% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+41.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -52.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($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 Kyrgyzstan (-3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms into Uzbekistan contracted markedly to X tons, falling by -49.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 83%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier to Uzbekistan, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Belarus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.9% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled +9.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+21.9% per year) and Belarus (+2.3% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Uzbekistan, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 10% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia amounted to +19.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+20.7% per year) and Belarus (+20.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong increase from 2017 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last five-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +55.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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