Central Asia: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian kaolinitic clays market contracted slightly to $X in 2019, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Central Asia

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production fell modestly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Central Asia

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

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

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Kaolinitic clays exports soared to X tons in 2019, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of export peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports surged to $X in 2019. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Uzbekistan (X tons), together recording X% of total export.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2019. While the share of Uzbekistan (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolinitic clays export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the export price increased by X% year-to-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.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2019, kaolinitic clays imports in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2018 figures. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of import peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. Tajikistan (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%).

From 2007 to 2019, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolinitic clays 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. Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Uzbekistan (+X p.p.), Tajikistan (+X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2007-2019, the share of Kazakhstan (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

In Uzbekistan, kaolinitic clays imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolinitic clays import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. 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 failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; 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 a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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