Kyrgyzstan: Clays Market Overview 2020

Clays Market Size in Kyrgyzstan

The revenue of the clays market in Kyrgyzstan amounted to $X in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, clays consumption continues to indicate outstanding growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Kyrgyzstan clays consumption peaked at $X in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

Clays Production in Kyrgyzstan

In value terms, clays production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, clays production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, clays production attained its peak figure level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Clays Exports

Exports from Kyrgyzstan

In 2018, the amount of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) exported from Kyrgyzstan amounted to X tonnes, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, clays exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Kyrgyzstan exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, clays exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, clays exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Kyrgyzstan exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tonnes), distantly followed by Ukraine (X tonnes), Malaysia (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes) and Portugal (X tonnes) represented the key exporters of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay), together constituting X% of total exports. Spain (X tonnes) and Senegal (X tonnes) occupied a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest clays markets from Kyrgyzstan were Ukraine ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Malaysia, Senegal, Portugal and Kyrgyzstan, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The clays export price in Kyrgyzstan stood at $X per tonne in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the clays export price continues to indicate an abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while Malaysia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clays Imports

Imports into Kyrgyzstan

In 2018, approx. X kg of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) were imported into Kyrgyzstan; reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, clays imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, clays imports attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, clays imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, clays imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, clays imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Italy (X tonnes), distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) represented the key importers of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay), together making up X% of total imports. Free Zones (X tonnes), India (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes) and Malaysia (X tonnes) occupied a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to clays imports into Italy stood at +X%. At the same time, Free Zones (+X%), Bangladesh (+X%), Turkey (+X%), the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), Spain (+X%), India (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Free Zones emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. France and Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Bangladesh (+X p.p.), Italy (+X p.p.), Free Zones (+X p.p.), Turkey (+X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+X p.p.), Spain (+X p.p.) and Malaysia (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) into Kyrgyzstan, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Italy was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The clays import price in Kyrgyzstan stood at $X per tonne in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the clays import price, however, continues to indicate a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per tonne), while Free Zones ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform