Uzbekistan: Plaster Market 2022

Plaster Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek plaster market was estimated at $X in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plaster Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, plaster production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Plaster Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, overseas shipments of plaster increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plaster exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for plaster exports from Uzbekistan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plaster exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tajikistan (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kazakhstan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (-X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for plaster exported from Uzbekistan were Tajikistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), together comprising 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 countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average plaster export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, plaster export price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tajikistan (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plaster Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2021, approx. X tons of plaster were imported into Uzbekistan; reducing by -X% on 2020. Overall, imports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plaster imports declined markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plaster to Uzbekistan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plaster imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (+X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plaster to Uzbekistan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average plaster import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform