Central Asia: Heavy Sections Market 2020

Heavy Sections Market Size in Central Asia

The revenue of the heavy sections market in Central Asia amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The heavy sections consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the heavy sections market reached its maximum level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Heavy Sections Exports in Central Asia

In 2017, approx. X tons of heavy sections were exported in Central Asia; dropping by -X% against the previous year. The heavy sections exports continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the heavy sections exports attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, heavy sections exports stood at $X in 2017. The heavy sections exports continue to indicate an abrupt deduction. Over the period under review, the heavy sections exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Heavy Sections Exports by Country in Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan represented the key exporter of heavy sections in Central Asia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), mixed up X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to heavy sections exports from Kyrgyzstan stood at -X%. Kazakhstan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan increased by X% and X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) remains the largest heavy sections supplier in Central Asia, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

In Kyrgyzstan, heavy sections exports declined by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017.

Heavy Sections Export Prices by Country in Central Asia

In 2017, the heavy sections export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the heavy sections export price increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for heavy sections attained their peak level of $X per ton, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+X% per year).

Heavy Sections Imports in Central Asia

In 2017, approx. X tons of heavy sections were imported in Central Asia; jumping by X% against the previous year. The heavy sections imports continue to indicate an abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the heavy sections imports attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, heavy sections imports amounted to $X in 2017. The heavy sections imports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Heavy Sections Imports by Country in Central Asia

Kazakhstan dominates heavy sections imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), making up X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to heavy sections imports into Kazakhstan stood at -X%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest growing importer in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Kazakhstan increased by X% percentage points, while Kyrgyzstan (-X%) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported heavy sections in Central Asia, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of global imports.

In Kazakhstan, heavy sections imports shrank by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017.

Heavy Sections Import Prices by Country in Central Asia

The heavy sections import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. The heavy sections import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for heavy sections attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the import prices for heavy sections stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+X% per year).

Source: IndexBox Platform