Central Asia: Cadmium Market 2024

Cadmium Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian cadmium market contracted to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cadmium Production in Central Asia

In value terms, cadmium production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate expansion 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Cadmium Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, cadmium exports in Central Asia surged to X tons, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cadmium exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the key exporter of cadmium in Central Asia, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cadmium exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Uzbekistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kazakhstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Uzbekistan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, cadmium export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Cadmium Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of cadmium, when their volume decreased by X% to X kg. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, cadmium imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of cadmium imports in 2022 were Turkmenistan (X kg), together resulting at X% of total import.

Turkmenistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cadmium imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Turkmenistan (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkmenistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cadmium in Central Asia.

In Turkmenistan, cadmium imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkmenistan amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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