Central Asia: Titanium Market 2022

Titanium Market Size in Central Asia

After two years of growth, the Central Asian titanium market decreased by -X% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Titanium Production in Central Asia

In value terms, titanium production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Central Asia

Kazakhstan (X tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of titanium production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, titanium production in Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Uzbekistan (X tonnes), ninefold.

In Kazakhstan, titanium production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Uzbekistan (+X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+X% per year).

Titanium Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tonnes of titanium sponge, powders, ingots and slabs were exported in Central Asia; increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, titanium exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2021.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the titanium sponge, powders, ingots and slabs exports, with a CAGR of -X% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest titanium supplier in Central Asia.

In Kazakhstan, titanium exports contracted by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2021, the the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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.

Titanium Imports

Imports in Central Asia

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of titanium sponge, powders, ingots and slabs decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2020, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, titanium imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tonnes) represented the major importer of titanium sponge, powders, ingots and slabs in Central Asia, constituting X% of total import.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the titanium sponge, powders, ingots and slabs imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012 to 2021. While the share of Kazakhstan (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported titanium sponge, powders, ingots and slabs in Central Asia.

In Kazakhstan, titanium 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 tonne in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2016 to 2021, 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 Kazakhstan.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform