Kazakhstan: Organo-Sulphur Compound Market 2025

Organo-Sulphur Compound Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh organo-sulphur compound market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Organo-sulphur compound consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Organo-Sulphur Compound Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, shipments abroad of organo-sulphur compounds increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, organo-sulphur compound exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for organo-sulphur compound exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, organo-sulphur compound exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for organo-sulphur compounds exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average organo-sulphur compound export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, organo-sulphur compound export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Organo-Sulphur Compound Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

For the third consecutive year, Kazakhstan recorded growth in overseas purchases of organo-sulphur compounds, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, organo-sulphur compound imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of organo-sulphur compound imports to Kazakhstan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Japan, Belgium, France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest organo-sulphur compound suppliers to Kazakhstan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Japan, France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Japan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average organo-sulphur compound import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform