Central Asia: Gypsum And Anhydrite Market 2024

Gypsum And Anhydrite Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian gypsum and anhydrite market reduced dramatically to $X in 2021, dropping by -18.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Production in Central Asia

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite production reduced rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 620% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Exports

Exports in Central Asia

For the seventh consecutive year, Central Asia recorded decline in shipments abroad of gypsum and anhydrite, which decreased by -61.7% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports showed a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite exports fell notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 96% of total exports in 2021. Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of -29.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+10.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +10.7% from 2012-2021. Uzbekistan (+3.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -3.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest gypsum and anhydrite supplier in Central Asia, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, gypsum and anhydrite exports shrank by an average annual rate of -26.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 21% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 56% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+69.8%).

Gypsum And Anhydrite Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Gypsum and anhydrite imports dropped dramatically to X tons in 2021, which is down by -65.7% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 478% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite imports declined sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 326% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mongolia dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 89% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), generating a 6% share of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to gypsum and anhydrite imports into Mongolia stood at -4.7%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+24.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +24.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-31.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Mongolia and Uzbekistan increased by +46 and +2.1 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Mongolia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gypsum and anhydrite in Central Asia, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

In Mongolia, gypsum and anhydrite imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (-11.6% per year) and Uzbekistan (+29.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 53% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, import price reached 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 2021, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Mongolia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+27.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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