Central Asia: Lignite Market 2024

Lignite Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian lignite market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a resilient expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lignite Production in Central Asia

In value terms, lignite production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lignite Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of lignites increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lignite exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Kyrgyzstan (X tons) represented the major exporter of lignites, comprising X% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Mongolia (X%).

Kyrgyzstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lignites exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mongolia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) and Mongolia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest lignite supplying countries in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Mongolia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Lignite Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, imports of lignites in Central Asia soared to X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lignite imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of lignite imports in 2022 were Uzbekistan (X tons), together accounting for X% of total import.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lignites imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, 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) constitutes the largest market for imported lignites in Central Asia.

In Uzbekistan, lignite imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uzbekistan amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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