Kazakhstan: Tantalum Market 2022

Tantalum Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh tantalum market soared to $X in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. Tantalum consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tantalum Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, tantalum production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Tantalum production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Tantalum Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, approx. X tonnes of tantalum were exported from Kazakhstan; falling by -X% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tantalum exports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tonnes) was the main destination for tantalum exports from Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, tantalum exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tantalum exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Japan (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tantalum export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Tantalum Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, the amount of tantalum imported into Kazakhstan stood at X tonnes, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tantalum imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a deep slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tonnes) was the main tantalum supplier to Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-X% per year) and Israel (-X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tantalum to Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (-X% per year) and the United States (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tantalum import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded resilient growth. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per tonne), while the price for the United States ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform