Central Asia: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2024

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian kaolinitic clays market rose notably to $X in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eight-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Central Asia

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production amounted to $X in 2020 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eight-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in Central Asia

For the fourth year in a row, Central Asia recorded growth in overseas shipments of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), which increased by X% to X tons in 2020. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Uzbekistan (X tons), together resulting at X% of total export.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2020. From 2012 to 2020, the share of Uzbekistan increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) also remains the largest kaolinitic clays supplier in Central Asia.

In Uzbekistan, kaolinitic clays exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2020.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eight-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, kaolinitic clays export price decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uzbekistan amounted to X% per year.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in Central Asia

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by X% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports expanded markedly to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2020. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2020. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2020, the share of Uzbekistan increased by X percentage points.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, 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

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