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Kazakhstan: Market for Chromium Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Chromium Ores and Concentrates in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh chromium ore and concentrate market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Chromium Ores and Concentrates in Kazakhstan

In value terms, chromium ore and concentrate production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chromium Ores and Concentrates

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, overseas shipments of chromium ores and concentrates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chromium ore and concentrate exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for chromium ore and concentrate exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China (X tons), with less than X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for chromium ores and concentrates exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with less than X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chromium ore and concentrate export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a moderate expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia amounted to $X per ton.

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

Imports of Chromium Ores and Concentrates

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of chromium ores and concentrates, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chromium ore and concentrate imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main supplier of chromium ore and concentrate to Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chromium ores and concentrates to Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chromium ore and concentrate import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for chromium ores and concentrates in the world?

The country with the largest volume of chromium ore and concentrate consumption was China, accounting for 36% of total volume. Moreover, chromium ore and concentrate consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Kazakhstan, twofold. Turkey ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 16% share.

What are the largest producers of chromium ores and concentrates in the world?

South Africa remains the largest chromium ore and concentrate producing country worldwide, accounting for 42% of total volume. Moreover, chromium ore and concentrate production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey, twofold. Kazakhstan ranked third in terms of total production with a 17% share.

What are the leading suppliers of chromium ores and concentrates to Kazakhstan?

In value terms, Russia constituted the largest supplier of chromium ores and concentrates to Kazakhstan, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey, with a 3.5% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of chromium ores and concentrates from Kazakhstan?

In value terms, Russia remains the key foreign market for chromium ores and concentrates exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 99.9% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China, with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for chromium ores and concentrates in Kazakhstan?

The average chromium ore and concentrate export price stood at $340 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 48% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for chromium ores and concentrates in Kazakhstan?

In 2022, the average chromium ore and concentrate import price amounted to $758 per ton, surging by 26% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for chromium ore and concentrate in Kazakhstan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kazakhstan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023