Central Asia: Market for Antimony Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Antimony Ores and Concentrates in Central Asia

The Central Asian antimony ore and concentrate market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Antimony Ores and Concentrates in Central Asia

In value terms, antimony ore and concentrate production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Antimony Ores and Concentrates

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of antimony ores and concentrates, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, antimony ore and concentrate exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

Tajikistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the antimony ores and concentrates exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tajikistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X) remains the largest antimony ore and concentrate supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan amounted to $X per ton.

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

Imports of Antimony Ores and Concentrates

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, after eight years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of antimony ores and concentrates, when their volume increased by less than X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, antimony ore and concentrate imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kyrgyzstan prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kyrgyzstan decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. 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 2012-2022. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported antimony ores and concentrates in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Uzbekistan amounted to $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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