Central Asia: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian talc and steatite market stood at $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Production in Central Asia

In value terms, talc and steatite production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, talc and steatite exports in Central Asia surged to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 more modest paces of growth.

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, imports of talc and steatite in Central Asia expanded remarkably to X tons, surging by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the key importer of talc and steatite in Central Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. Turkmenistan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest talc and steatite importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Turkmenistan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($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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