Kazakhstan: Market for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators 2025

Market Size for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh nickel and lithium accumulators market decreased by -5% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators

Exports from Kazakhstan

For the third consecutive year, Kazakhstan recorded growth in shipments abroad of nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators, which increased by 198% to X units in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 288%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, nickel and lithium accumulators exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 404%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X units), Turkmenistan (X units) and Belarus (X units) were the main destinations of nickel and lithium accumulators exports from Kazakhstan, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkmenistan (with a CAGR of +131.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkmenistan ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to +64.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkmenistan (+101.2% per year) and Uzbekistan (+121.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nickel and lithium accumulators export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 30%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-Ion, Lithium Polymer And Nickel-Iron Accumulators

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, overseas purchases of nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators decreased by -4.3% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nickel and lithium accumulators imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X units), China (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of nickel and lithium accumulators imports to Kazakhstan, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +63.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, lithium polymer and nickel-iron accumulators to Kazakhstan, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +13.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+3.3% per year) and Russia (-10.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average nickel and lithium accumulators import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 15% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, nickel and lithium accumulators import price decreased by -0.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while the price for Japan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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