Central Asia: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in Central Asia

In 2020, the Central Asian unwrought lead market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. The total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Unwrought Lead Production in Central Asia

In value terms, unwrought lead production expanded markedly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production By Country in Central Asia

The countries with the highest volumes of unwrought lead production in 2020 were Kazakhstan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of unwrought lead production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Kyrgyzstan, while unwrought lead production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2020, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of unwrought lead, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the main exporter of unwrought lead, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Tajikistan (X tons) occupied a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to unwrought lead exports from Kazakhstan stood at -X%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+X%) and Tajikistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. Kyrgyzstan (+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 2007 to 2020, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest unwrought lead supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, unwrought lead exports declined by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+X% per year) and Tajikistan (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The unwrought lead export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, unwrought lead export price increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2020, the amount of unwrought lead imported in Central Asia expanded significantly to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports totaled $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the largest importer of unwrought lead in Central Asia, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2020. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. Turkmenistan (X tons) occupied a little share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Turkmenistan (+X%) and Uzbekistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkmenistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. Kyrgyzstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Uzbekistan (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2020, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together accounting for X% of total imports. Turkmenistan lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X the main importing countries, Turkmenistan saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the unwrought lead import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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