Kazakhstan: Alumina Market 2024

Alumina Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh alumina market contracted rapidly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Alumina Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, alumina production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Alumina Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

After five years of decline, overseas shipments of alumina increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, alumina exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for alumina exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, alumina exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tajikistan (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for alumina exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tajikistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average alumina export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tajikistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Alumina Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

Alumina imports into Kazakhstan skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, alumina imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of alumina imports to Kazakhstan, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average alumina import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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