Central Asia: Market for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble 2023

Market Size for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in Central Asia

The Central Asian marble granules and powder market expanded modestly to $X in 2021, surging by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in Central Asia

In value terms, marble granules and powder production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 217%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of granules, chippings and powder of marble decreased by -10.2% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 315% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble granules and powder exports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 304%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Uzbekistan (X tons) was the largest exporter of granules, chippings and powder of marble, mixing up 59% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), comprising a 38% share of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +31.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +13.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 8.3%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (-2.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of granules, chippings and powder of marble decreased by -0.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after eight years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble granules and powder imports totaled $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -8.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 87% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), creating a 10% share of total imports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the granules, chippings and powder of marble imports, with a CAGR of +18.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+15.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Kazakhstan (+11 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported granules, chippings and powder of marble in Central Asia, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 9.2% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, marble granules and powder imports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (-9.0%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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