Central Asia: Market for Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury 2024

Market Size for Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury in Central Asia

The Central Asian market for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury reduced to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury in Central Asia

In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury were exported in Central Asia; growing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Tajikistan dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

Tajikistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tajikistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X) remains the largest alkali and rare earth metals supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Tajikistan stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan totaled $X per ton.

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

Imports of Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Tajikistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tajikistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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