CIS: Slate Market 2024

Slate Market Size in CIS

The CIS slate market rose modestly to $X in 2021, surging by 2% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -1.7% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Slate Production in CIS

In value terms, slate production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -1.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Slate Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2021, the amount of slate exported in the CIS was estimated at X tons, picking up by 11% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a dramatic slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, slate exports fell modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 74% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), achieving a 25% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the slate exports, with a CAGR of -2.4% from 2012 to 2021. Russia (-33.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kazakhstan (+65 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Russia (-65.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest slate supplier in the CIS, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, slate exports declined by an average annual rate of -5.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -13.4% against the previous year. Export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, slate export price decreased by -17.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 85%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($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 Russia (+14.4%).

Slate Imports

Imports in CIS

Slate imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, growing by 29% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, slate imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) represented the main importers of slate in the CIS, together recording approx. 83% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Moldova (X tons), mixing up a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +8.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported slate in the CIS, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

In Russia, slate imports increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (-10.5% per year) and Moldova (-0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 47% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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