Central Asia: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2024

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports in Central Asia

In 2023, the amount of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exported in Central Asia surged to X tons, rising by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kazakhstan (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, 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 ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports in Central Asia

In 2023, approx. X tons of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles were imported in Central Asia; surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports reduced to $X in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the key importer of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in Central Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) and Mongolia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Kyrgyzstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tajikistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Mongolia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Tajikistan (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a X% share.

In Kazakhstan, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Mongolia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform