Central Asia: Chlorides Market 2024

Chlorides Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian chlorides market expanded notably to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chlorides Production in Central Asia

In value terms, chlorides production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorides Exports

Exports in Central Asia

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorides exports fell significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride), namely Kazakhstan, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Kazakhstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest chlorides supplier in Central Asia.

In Kazakhstan, chlorides exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to X% per year.

Chlorides Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Chlorides imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, growing by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorides imports expanded significantly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Turkmenistan (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Uzbekistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkmenistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Mongolia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.), Turkmenistan (X p.p.) and Uzbekistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Mongolia (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, chlorides import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform