Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Kazakhstan - 2021

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphites; thiosulphates import price amounted to $694 per ton, with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($726 per ton), while the price for Russia stood at $631 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphites; thiosulphates export price amounted to $1,794 per ton, surging by 53% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $2,418 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($3,946 per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan totaled $448 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Imports in Kazakhstan

In 2022, sulphites; thiosulphates imports into Kazakhstan surged to 13K tons, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates imports surged to $9.3M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Import of Sulphites; Thiosulphates in Kazakhstan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	1.5	3.3	2.3	5.0	49.4%
Russia	1.0	1.7	2.7	3.9	57.4%
Others	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.4	10.1%
Total	2.7	5.3	5.2	9.3	51.0%

Top Suppliers of Sulphites; Thiosulphates to Kazakhstan in 2022:

China (6.9K tons)
Russia (6.2K tons)

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Exports in Kazakhstan

In 2022, approx. 26 tons of sulphites; thiosulphateses were exported from Kazakhstan; increasing by 1,162% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates exports surged to $46K in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Sulphites; Thiosulphates in Kazakhstan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Russia	N/A	N/A	N/A	38.7	0%
Kyrgyzstan	0.2	N/A	0.2	7.0	227.1%
Tajikistan	N/A	1.7	N/A	N/A	0%
Uzbekistan	1.6	0.4	2.1	N/A	14.6%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.1	0%
Total	1.8	2.1	2.4	45.8	194.1%