Uzbekistan: Bentonite Market 2021

Bentonite Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek bentonite market rose significantly to $X in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Uzbekistan consumption peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Bentonite Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, bentonite production rose significantly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Bentonite Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2019, shipments abroad of bentonite decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports faced a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bentonite exports reduced markedly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Uzbekistan exports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2019, India (X tons), distantly followed by the U.S. (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the key exporters of bentonite, together achieving X% of total exports. The following exporters - Slovakia (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Greece (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Greece, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Turkey ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Turkey saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the bentonite export price in Uzbekistan amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated notable growth from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, bentonite export price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2019, the growth in terms of the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bentonite Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2019, purchases abroad of bentonite increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Uzbekistan imports peaked at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bentonite imports surged to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Canada (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), the UK (X tons), Japan (X tons) and France (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of bentonite in 2019. Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Thailand, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bentonite importing markets into Uzbekistan were Germany ($X), Canada ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Japan, Thailand, France, the UK, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Russia, Malaysia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The bentonite import price in Uzbekistan stood at $X per ton in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, bentonite import price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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