Uzbekistan: Articles Of Zinc Market 2025

Articles Of Zinc Market Size in Uzbekistan

In 2021, the Uzbek articles of zinc market increased by less than 0.1% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by 7.9%. Articles of zinc consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Articles Of Zinc Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, articles of zinc production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 8.1%. Articles of zinc production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Articles Of Zinc Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, the amount of articles of zinc exported from Uzbekistan contracted to X tons, which is down by -10.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 3,862% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of zinc exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 2,908% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for articles of zinc exports from Uzbekistan, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, articles of zinc exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey stood at +93.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (0.0% per year) and Kazakhstan (+195.1% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of zinc exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey amounted to +88.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (0.0% per year) and Kazakhstan (+151.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average articles of zinc export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 65% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Turkey (-2.8%).

Articles Of Zinc Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of articles of zinc increased by 412% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of zinc imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed slight growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest articles of zinc supplier to Uzbekistan, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, articles of zinc imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bulgaria (X tons), with a 9.5% share.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -15.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+177.9% per year) and Bulgaria (+4.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of zinc to Uzbekistan, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 5.7% share.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+207.2% per year) and Russia (+255.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average articles of zinc import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -15.2% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated strong growth from 2017 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +10.2% over the last four-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, articles of zinc import price increased by +47.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 45% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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