Central Asia: Lead Ore Market 2022

Lead Ore Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian lead ore market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lead Ore Production in Central Asia

In value terms, lead ore production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lead Ore Exports

Exports in Central Asia

For the third year in a row, Central Asia recorded decline in overseas shipments of lead ores, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead ore exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tajikistan was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. Uzbekistan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kazakhstan (X%).

Tajikistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lead ores exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012 to 2021. Kazakhstan (-X%) and Uzbekistan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+X p.p.) and Tajikistan (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -X% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the largest lead ore supplying countries in Central Asia were Tajikistan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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, jumping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, lead ore export price increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($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 (+X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Lead Ore Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, imports of lead ores in Central Asia fell markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead ore imports declined significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the key importer of lead ores in Central Asia, mixing up X% of total import.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lead ores imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lead ores in Central Asia.

In Kazakhstan, lead ore imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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