Central Asia: Roundwood Market 2024

Roundwood Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian roundwood market was finally on the rise to reach $X.9B in 2022, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a significant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Roundwood Production in Central Asia

In value terms, roundwood production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Roundwood Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of roundwood exported in Central Asia declined markedly to X cubic meters, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, roundwood exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan represented the main exporting country with an export of around X cubic meters, which reached X% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X cubic meters) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Tajikistan (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to roundwood exports from Kyrgyzstan stood at X%. At the same time, Tajikistan (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) and Tajikistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest roundwood supplying countries in Central Asia were Tajikistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Tajikistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Roundwood Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Roundwood imports skyrocketed to X cubic meters in 2022, picking up by X% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, roundwood imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X cubic meters) represented the largest importer of roundwood in Central Asia, creating X% of total import.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roundwood imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Kazakhstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported roundwood in Central Asia.

In Kazakhstan, roundwood imports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at less than $X per cubic meter in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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