Central Asia: Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Market 2024

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian cigarettes containing tobacco market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Production in Central Asia

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of cigarettes containing tobacco exported in Central Asia was estimated at X units, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan was the major exporting country with an export of around X units, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X units), generating a X% share of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Kazakhstan stood at X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest cigarettes containing tobacco supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at less than $X per thousand units in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan (less than $X per thousand units), while Kyrgyzstan (less than $X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Imports

Imports in Central Asia

For the third consecutive year, Central Asia recorded decline in supplies from abroad of cigarettes containing tobacco, which decreased by X% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the main importing country with an import of about X units, which resulted at X% of total imports. Mongolia (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X units) and Turkmenistan (X units). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Mongolia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Mongolia ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Mongolia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at less than $X per thousand units in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia (less than $X per thousand units), while Kazakhstan (less than $X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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