Kazakhstan: Market for Manganese Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Manganese Ores and Concentrates in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh manganese ore and concentrate market fell modestly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Manganese ore and concentrate consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Manganese Ores and Concentrates in Kazakhstan

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Manganese ore and concentrate production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, overseas shipments of manganese ores and concentrates decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for manganese ore and concentrate exports from Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, manganese ore and concentrate exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for manganese ores and concentrates exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average manganese ore and concentrate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%).

Imports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, manganese ore and concentrate imports into Kazakhstan soared to X tons, with an increase of X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Gabon (X tons) was the main manganese ore and concentrate supplier to Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, manganese ore and concentrate imports from Gabon exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Gabon amounted to X.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Gabon ($X) constituted the largest supplier of manganese ores and concentrates to Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Gabon amounted to X.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average manganese ore and concentrate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Gabon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Georgia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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