Central Asia: Tantalum Market 2022

Tantalum Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian tantalum market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong 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, consumption decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Tantalum Production in Central Asia

In value terms, tantalum production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Central Asia

Kazakhstan (X tonnes) remains the largest tantalum producing country in Central Asia, comprising approx. X% of total volume.

In Kazakhstan, tantalum production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021.

Tantalum Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, the amount of tantalum exported in Central Asia declined markedly to X tonnes, shrinking by -X% on 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tantalum exports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per tonne in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The level of export peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, 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.

Tantalum Imports

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the i in Central Asia amounted to $X per tonne, remaining constant against-% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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