CIS: Antimony Market 2024

Antimony Market Size in CIS

The CIS antimony market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a strong increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Antimony Production in CIS

In value terms, antimony production dropped sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Antimony Exports

Exports in CIS

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of antimony decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, antimony exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Tajikistan dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Russia (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X) remains the largest antimony supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Tajikistan, antimony exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, antimony export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Antimony Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of antimony imported in the CIS shrank sharply to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, antimony imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. Belarus (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Uzbekistan (X%) and Russia (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported antimony in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with an X% share.

In Kazakhstan, antimony imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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