Central Asia: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Central Asia

After three years of growth, the Central Asian kaolin market decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, consumption showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Kaolin Production in Central Asia

In value terms, kaolin production declined modestly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Production By Country in Central Asia

The countries with the highest volumes of kaolin production in 2019 were Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons).

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of kaolin production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Kyrgyzstan.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2019, approx. X tons of kaolin were exported in Central Asia; with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of export peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kaolin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of kaolin, namely Uzbekistan, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolin exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2019. From 2007 to 2019, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolin export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uzbekistan amounted to -X% per year.

Kaolin Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2019, kaolin imports in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Uzbekistan (X tons) represented the largest importer of kaolin, achieving X% of total imports. Tajikistan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolin imports into Uzbekistan stood at +X%. At the same time, Tajikistan (+X%) and Kyrgyzstan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. By contrast, Kazakhstan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2019, the share of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan increased by +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Kazakhstan (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolin in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolin import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2019, the growth in terms of the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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