Kazakhstan: Market for Activated Natural Mineral Products 2024

Market Size for Activated Natural Mineral Products in Kazakhstan

For the fourth consecutive year, the Kazakh activated natural mineral products market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 32% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +113.2% against 2015 indices. Activated natural mineral products consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, the amount of activated natural mineral products exported from Kazakhstan soared to X tons, jumping by 343% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 764% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 831%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for activated natural mineral products exports from Kazakhstan, with a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, activated natural mineral products exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), more than tenfold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uzbekistan totaled +99.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+68.5% per year) and Russia (+22.3% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for activated natural mineral products exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Uzbekistan totaled +80.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+37.3% per year) and Russia (+19.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average activated natural mineral products export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -29.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 69%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (-2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, approx. X tons of activated natural mineral products were imported into Kazakhstan; increasing by 73% on 2020 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a measured increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +103.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 60%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest activated natural mineral products supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, activated natural mineral products imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+2.4% per year) and Germany (+0.4% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of activated natural mineral products to Kazakhstan, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at +11.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+2.6% per year) and Germany (+0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average activated natural mineral products import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -28.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 44%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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