CIS: Matches Market 2024

Matches Market Size in CIS

The CIS matches market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Matches Production in CIS

In value terms, matches production contracted notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Matches Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, shipments abroad of matches was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, matches exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the major exporter of matches, generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest matches supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Russia, matches exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) 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 export price figures.

Matches Imports

Imports in CIS

For the third year in a row, the CIS recorded decline in purchases abroad of matches, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, matches imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Azerbaijan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%), Uzbekistan (X%), Moldova (X%), Armenia (X%) and Tajikistan (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported matches in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Azerbaijan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, matches import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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