Central Asia: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Central Asia

The Central Asian market for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Central Asia

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use expanded notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports in Central Asia

In 2023, overseas shipments of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports faced a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use dropped sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Uzbekistan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

Exports from Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. Uzbekistan (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kazakhstan (X p.p.) and Uzbekistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest clays for construction and industrial use supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, exports of clays for construction and industrial use contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports in Central Asia

In 2023, the amount of clays for construction and industrial use imported in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% against 2022. In general, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to clays for construction and industrial use imports into Kazakhstan stood at X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Uzbekistan increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays for construction and industrial use in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, imports of clays for construction and industrial use increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform