Central Asia: Industrial Roundwood Market 2024

Industrial Roundwood Market Size in Central Asia

After four years of growth, the Central Asian industrial roundwood market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Industrial Roundwood Production in Central Asia

In value terms, industrial roundwood production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Industrial Roundwood Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of industrial roundwood decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the major exporting country with an export of about X cubic meters, which amounted to X% of total exports. Tajikistan (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%). Kazakhstan (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Tajikistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest industrial roundwood supplying countries in Central Asia were Uzbekistan ($X), Tajikistan ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Tajikistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per cubic meter), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Industrial Roundwood Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of industrial roundwood imported in Central Asia reduced markedly to X cubic meters, waning by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, industrial roundwood imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main importer of industrial roundwood in Central Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X cubic meters, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X cubic meters), achieving a X% share of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Uzbekistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest industrial roundwood importing markets in Central Asia were Uzbekistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Uzbekistan ($X per cubic meter), while Kazakhstan ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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