CIS: Worked Slate Market 2024

Worked Slate Market Size in CIS

The CIS worked slate market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after six years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Worked Slate Production in CIS

In value terms, worked slate production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Worked Slate Exports

Exports in CIS

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of worked slate decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, worked slate exports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) and Russia (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In Russia, worked slate exports 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 Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Worked Slate Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of worked slate imported in the CIS shrank rapidly to X tons, reducing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, worked slate imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia was the largest importer of worked slate in the CIS, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tajikistan (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to worked slate imports into Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Tajikistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belarus (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tajikistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Russia, worked slate imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Import price indicated modest growth 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, worked slate import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Russia ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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