Central Asia: Lighter Market 2020

Lighter Market Size in Central Asia

The revenue of the lighter market in Central Asia amounted to $X in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The lighter consumption continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the lighter market attained their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the lighter market stood at a somewhat lower level.

Lighter Production in Central Asia

In 2017, approx. X units of lighters were produced in Central Asia; remaining constant against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lighter production attained its maximum volume in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Lighter Exports in Central Asia

In 2017, lighter exports in Central Asia totaled X units, increasing by X% against the previous year. The lighter exports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lighter exports totaled $X in 2017. The lighter exports continue to indicate a strong growth. In that year, the lighter exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the lighter exports failed to regain its momentum.

Lighter Exports by Country in Central Asia

In 2017, Kyrgyzstan (X units) were the key exporters of lighters in Central Asia, mixed up X% of total export.

Kyrgyzstan was also the fastest growing in terms of the lighters exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. While the share of Kyrgyzstan (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) also remains the largest lighter supplier in Central Asia.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Kyrgyzstan stood at +X%.

Lighter Export Prices by Country in Central Asia

The lighter export price in Central Asia stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. The lighter export price continues to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for lighters attained their peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the export prices for lighters stood at a somewhat lower level.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by export prices for Kyrgyzstan.

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

Lighter Imports in Central Asia

In 2017, approx. X units of lighters were imported in Central Asia; falling by -X% against the previous year. The lighter imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the lighter imports attained their peak volume of X units. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the lighter imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, lighter imports totaled $X in 2017. The lighter imports continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Lighter Imports by Country in Central Asia

In 2017, Kazakhstan (X units) was the key importer for lighters, creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X units), mixed up X% share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2017. 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lighters in Central Asia, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of global imports.

In Kazakhstan, lighter imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017.

Lighter Import Prices by Country in Central Asia

In 2017, the lighter import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per thousand units, going up by X% against the previous year. The import price indicated a prominent increase 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 lighter import price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for lighters reached their peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the import prices for lighters stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per thousand units), while Kazakhstan ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform