Kazakhstan: Lignite Market 2024

Lignite Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh lignite market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. Lignite consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Lignite Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, lignite production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lignite Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, overseas shipments of lignites decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lignite exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of lignite exports from Kazakhstan, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest markets for lignite exported from Kazakhstan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average lignite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate expansion 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, lignite export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lignite Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, imports of lignites into Kazakhstan surged to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a dramatic decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lignite imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest lignite supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lignite imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold.

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

In value terms, China ($X), Russia ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) were the largest lignite suppliers to Kazakhstan.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average lignite import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Uzbekistan ($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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