Central Asia: Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market 2024

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian graphite non-electrical articles market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 54% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a remarkable increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Production in Central Asia

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 197% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, graphite non-electrical articles exports in Central Asia soared to X tons, rising by 38% against 2021. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 440% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 450%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the main exporter of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon in Central Asia, with the volume of exports accounting for X kg, which was approx. 83% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X kg), committing a 17% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon exports, with a CAGR of +47.5% from 2012 to 2022. Kyrgyzstan (-10.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kyrgyzstan (+17 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -16.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest graphite non-electrical articles supplier in Central Asia, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, graphite non-electrical articles exports increased at an average annual rate of +62.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 41% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 217%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+32.1%).

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, graphite non-electrical articles imports in Central Asia soared to X tons, with an increase of 105% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 201%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 157%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 93% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), constituting a 6.4% share of total imports.

Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+27.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +27.1% from 2012-2022. While the share of Uzbekistan (+6.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (-6.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon in Central Asia, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan stood at -2.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -31.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 104%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined markedly in the following year.

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 stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (-0.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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