Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kazakhstan - 2022

Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for pumice stone, whether or not heat treated amounted to $616 per ton, reducing by -6.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,699 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -6.2% per year.

Price for Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for pumice stone, whether or not heat treated stood at $2,128 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 79% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep downturn. The export price peaked at $4,495 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($2,363 per ton), while the average price for exports to China amounted to $667 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (-6.2%).

Imports of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kazakhstan

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated decreased by -17% to 180 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 91% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated dropped significantly to $111K in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 114%.

Import of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kazakhstan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	44.9	114	133	104	32.3%
Others	10.6	5.0	10.7	7.2	-12.1%
Total	55.4	119	144	111	26.1%

Top Suppliers of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated to Kazakhstan in 2022:

China (179.7 tons)

Exports of Pumice Stone, Whether or Not Heat Treated in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the amount of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated exported from Kazakhstan skyrocketed to 982 kg, picking up by 3,677% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of pumice stone, whether or not heat treated skyrocketed to $2.1K in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.