Central Asia: Alumina Market 2022

Alumina Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian alumina market totaled $X in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Alumina Production in Central Asia

In value terms, alumina production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Alumina Exports

Exports in Central Asia

After four years of decline, overseas shipments of alumina increased by X% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, alumina exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2021.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the alumina exports, with a CAGR of -X% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to +X% per year.

Alumina Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Alumina imports rose sharply to X tons in 2021, surging by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alumina imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Tajikistan prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2021. Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to alumina imports into Tajikistan stood at +X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Tajikistan decreased by -X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Tajikistan stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Import price indicated notable 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, alumina import price decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan (+X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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