Central Asia: Market for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides 2025

Market Size for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian market for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in Central Asia

In value terms, production of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides

Exports in Central Asia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxide and hydroxide supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides

Imports in Central Asia

After five years of growth, supplies from abroad of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in hydroxides structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Turkmenistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Turkmenistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Uzbekistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable 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, import price for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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