Central Asia: Market for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite 2024

Market Size for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Central Asia

After three years of decline, the Central Asian calcined and sintered dolomite market increased by 6.7% to $X in 2021. The total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -30.0% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Central Asia

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -37.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 41%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of calcined and sintered dolomite were exported in Central Asia; increasing by 2,654,257% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2021.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the calcined and sintered dolomite exports, with a CAGR of +42.6% from 2016 to 2021. While the share of Kazakhstan (+99 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

From 2016 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan amounted to +15.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -96.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 2,480%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped notably in the following year.

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

From 2016 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to -19.4% per year.

Imports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, imports of calcined and sintered dolomite in Central Asia shrank significantly to X tons, reducing by -36.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 277% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite imports declined to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 178% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main importer of calcined and sintered dolomite in Central Asia, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 75% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Turkmenistan (X tons), constituting a 22% share of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to calcined and sintered dolomite imports into Kazakhstan stood at +7.1%. At the same time, Turkmenistan (+18.6%) and Uzbekistan (+7.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkmenistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +18.6% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkmenistan increased by +12 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest calcined and sintered dolomite importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Turkmenistan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X).

Turkmenistan, with a CAGR of +29.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (+8.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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