Central Asia: Market for Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass 2025

Market Size for Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass in Central Asia

The Central Asian pigments, opacifiers and colours market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 20% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass in Central Asia

In value terms, pigments, opacifiers and colours production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 62% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass exported in Central Asia soared to X tons, increasing by 778% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 2,862% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pigments, opacifiers and colours exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 2,434%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the major exporter of pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass, committing 88% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), comprising a 12% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass exports, with a CAGR of +36.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+24.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Kazakhstan (+21 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Uzbekistan saw its share reduced by -11.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest pigments, opacifiers and colours supplier in Central Asia, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 1.6% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, pigments, opacifiers and colours exports increased at an average annual rate of +63.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by 982% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+20.0%).

Imports of Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass imported in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 78% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 157%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pigments, opacifiers and colours imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 375%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the main importer of pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass in Central Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 77% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), committing a 21% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass imports, with a CAGR of +17.6% from 2012 to 2022. Kazakhstan (-5.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+77 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (-62.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass in Central Asia, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

In Uzbekistan, pigments, opacifiers and colours imports increased at an average annual rate of +15.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -24.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 85%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+4.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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