Central Asia: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian kaolin market amounted to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a resilient increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Production in Central Asia

In value terms, kaolin production rose notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2023, shipments abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kaolin exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolin and kaolinic clays exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Uzbekistan increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, kaolin exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, 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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%).

Kaolin Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2023, imports of kaolin and kaolinic clays in Central Asia totaled X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports rose notably to $X in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Turkmenistan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Turkmenistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolin and kaolinic clays in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, kaolin import price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform