Uzbekistan: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Uzbekistan

In 2021, the Uzbek kaolin market decreased by -0.3% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Kaolin Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, kaolin production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 235% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, shipments abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays decreased by -55.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 403% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 592% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for kaolin exports from Uzbekistan, with a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, kaolin exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +418.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+263.4% per year) and Turkey (+139.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for kaolin and kaolinic clays exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +156.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+70.6% per year) and Turkey (+78.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average kaolin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 42%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iran (+51.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2021, imports of kaolin and kaolinic clays into Uzbekistan skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 39% compared with 2020. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 105%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, kaolin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of kaolin to Uzbekistan, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, kaolin imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 1.5% share.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +37.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+122.3% per year) and Turkey (+22.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of kaolin and kaolinic clays to Uzbekistan, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 2.5% share.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +41.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+86.1% per year) and Turkey (+20.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average kaolin import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -11.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($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 (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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