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Kazakhstan: Mercury Market 2025

Mercury Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh mercury market reduced to $X in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Mercury Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, mercury production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 24%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Mercury Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2017, shipments abroad of mercuries decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 144%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2017, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mercury exports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 161%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2017, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for mercury exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sudan was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sudan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average mercury export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2017, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -3.2% per year.

Mercury Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, the amount of mercuries imported into Kazakhstan shrank sharply to X kg, which is down by -27.3% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 818% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X kg. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mercury imports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 453%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X kg) was the main supplier of mercury to Kazakhstan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at -29.6%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mercuries to Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled -26.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average mercury import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 335% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +32.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for mercury in the world?

China remains the largest mercury consuming country worldwide, accounting for 56% of total volume. Moreover, mercury consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Spain, sixfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.6% share.

What are the largest producers of mercury in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of mercury production, comprising approx. 57% of total volume. Moreover, mercury production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain, sixfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of mercury to Kazakhstan?

In value terms, Russia constituted the largest supplier of mercury to Kazakhstan.

What is the average export price for mercury in Kazakhstan?

In 2017, the average mercury export price amounted to $32,811 per ton, remaining stable against the previous year.

What is the average import price for mercury in Kazakhstan?

In 2021, the average mercury import price amounted to $83,438 per ton, declining by -9.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mercury market in Kazakhstan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Kazakhstan

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kazakhstan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024