Kazakhstan: Market for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine 2025

Market Size for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in Kazakhstan

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Kazakh market for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines, when its value increased by 16% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild descent. Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in Kazakhstan

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, exports of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines from Kazakhstan shrank markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -87.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 473%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports declined markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 289% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled -30.1%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines exports from Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to -34.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 133% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -5.8% per year.

Imports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, approx. X tons of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines were imported into Kazakhstan; waning by -57.4% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 533%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports reduced notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 372%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled -14.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-12.0% per year) and Germany (+78.1% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X), Russia ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine suppliers to Kazakhstan, together accounting for 82% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +50.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines amounted to $X per ton, rising by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform