Kazakhstan: Silicon Dioxide Market 2024

Silicon Dioxide Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2021, the Kazakh silicon dioxide market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed a prominent expansion. Silicon dioxide consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Silicon Dioxide Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, overseas shipments of silicon dioxide increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 840%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, silicon dioxide exports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 682% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for silicon dioxide exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, silicon dioxide exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled +128.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+159.8% per year) and Germany (+27.1% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for silicon dioxide exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 6.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +116.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (-51.9% per year) and Germany (+42.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average silicon dioxide export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -41.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 85% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Silicon Dioxide Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of silicon dioxide increased by 52% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 240% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silicon dioxide imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 165%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of silicon dioxide imports to Kazakhstan, with a combined 63% share of total imports. Poland, Switzerland, Norway, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +76.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest silicon dioxide suppliers to Kazakhstan were Russia ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 60% of total imports.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +79.1%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average silicon dioxide import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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