Central Asia: Chlorine Market 2024

Chlorine Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian chlorine market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chlorine Production in Central Asia

In value terms, chlorine production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Chlorine Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of chlorine increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports posted a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chlorine exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chlorine exports from Uzbekistan stood at X%. Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by X percentage points.

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

In Uzbekistan, chlorine exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%).

Chlorine Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of chlorine was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chlorine imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkmenistan was the main importer of chlorine in Central Asia, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Kazakhstan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Turkmenistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chlorine imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Uzbekistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest chlorine importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Turkmenistan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Turkmenistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chlorine import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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

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