Price for Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Kazakhstan - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Kazakhstan
4. Imports of Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Kazakhstan

Price for Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for carbides; of calcium, whether or not chemically defineds stood at $938 per ton in 2022, surging by 39% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Turkmenistan ($990 per ton) and Ukraine ($985 per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($790 per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($842 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for carbides; of calcium, whether or not chemically defineds stood at $1,062 per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,279 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 ($1,703 per ton), while the price for Russia ($762 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Kazakhstan

In 2022, approx. 24K tons of carbides; of calcium, whether or not chemically defineds were exported from Kazakhstan; waning by -16.7% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 28K tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of carbides; of calcium, whether or not chemically defineds soared to $22M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +61.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined from Kazakhstan in 2022:

1. Russia (19.1K tons)
2. Uzbekistan (2.2K tons)
3. United Arab Emirates (0.5K tons)

Imports of Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Kazakhstan

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of carbides; of calcium, whether or not chemically defineds decreased by -4.1% to 242 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 253 tons, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of carbides; of calcium, whether or not chemically defineds shrank to $257K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 12%.

Top Suppliers of Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined to Kazakhstan in 2022:

1. Turkey (135.0 tons)
2. China (64.3 tons)
3. Russia (37.4 tons)
4. United Kingdom (5.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform