Central Asia: Feldspar Market 2024

Feldspar Market Size in Central Asia

In 2023, the Central Asian feldspar market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. 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. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Feldspar Production in Central Asia

In value terms, feldspar production shrank sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Feldspar Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2023, shipments abroad of feldspar decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, feldspar exports dropped significantly to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the key exporter of feldspar, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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 Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%).

Feldspar Imports

Imports in Central Asia

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of feldspar decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, feldspar imports amounted to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the key importer of feldspar, mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to feldspar imports into Kazakhstan stood at X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported feldspar in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, feldspar imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform