Central Asia: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian lead market rose significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lead Production in Central Asia

In value terms, lead production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable increase 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Lead Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of lead exported in Central Asia contracted sharply to X tons, reducing by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lead exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Tajikistan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lead exports from Kazakhstan stood at X%. At the same time, Tajikistan (X%), Uzbekistan (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tajikistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Lead imports dropped sharply to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the major importer of lead, making up X% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Uzbekistan (X%).

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Uzbekistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to X%. 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 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 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 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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