Central Asia: Worked Slate Market 2024

Worked Slate Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian worked slate market rose remarkably to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Worked Slate Production in Central Asia

In value terms, worked slate production rose significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Worked Slate Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2023, the amount of worked slate exported in Central Asia soared to X tons, jumping by X% against the year before. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, worked slate exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Kazakhstan (X tons), together amounting to X% of total export.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the worked slate exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2013 to 2023. Kazakhstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest worked slate supplier in Central Asia.

In Kazakhstan, worked slate exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2013-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2013 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to X% per year.

Worked Slate Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Worked slate imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, increasing by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, worked slate imports expanded sharply to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkmenistan was the major importer of worked slate in Central Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Tajikistan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kazakhstan (X%). Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Mongolia (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Turkmenistan decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Tajikistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) and Mongolia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Turkmenistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank notably in the following year.

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 Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform