Central Asia: Plywood Market 2024

Plywood Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian plywood market dropped to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plywood Production in Central Asia

In value terms, plywood production rose markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Plywood Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2023, overseas shipments of plywood increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, plywood exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates exports structure, accounting for X cubic meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Uzbekistan (X cubic meters) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Uzbekistan increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest plywood supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, plywood exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per cubic meter), while Kazakhstan stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%).

Plywood Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2023, supplies from abroad of plywood increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plywood imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates imports structure, amounting to X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X cubic meters) and Mongolia (X cubic meters), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters), Turkmenistan (X cubic meters) and Tajikistan (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the plywood imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Tajikistan (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Uzbekistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mongolia (X%) and Turkmenistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) and Uzbekistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.), Turkmenistan (X p.p.) and Mongolia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Mongolia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2022, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

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 Uzbekistan ($X per cubic meter), while Mongolia ($X per cubic meter) 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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform