Uzbekistan: Lactam Market 2025

Lactam Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek lactam market shrank to $X in 2021, falling by -8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Lactam consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Lactam Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, lactam production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 12%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Lactam Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, approx. X tons of lactams from heterocyclic compounds were exported from Uzbekistan; approximately reflecting 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lactam exports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) was the main destination for lactam exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iran was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iran was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lactam export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Iran.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uruguay amounted to 0.0% per year.

Lactam Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2021, overseas purchases of lactams from heterocyclic compounds decreased by -57.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 185%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lactam imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 176%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of lactam imports to Uzbekistan, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +77.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lactams from heterocyclic compounds to Uzbekistan, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7% share.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +12.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+78.0% per year) and Germany (-27.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lactam import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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