Selenium Price in Kazakhstan - 2021

Selenium Price in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average selenium import price amounted to $41,242 per ton, with a decrease of -10.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 117% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $121,690 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood 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 Japan ($178,000 per ton), while the price for India ($39,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Selenium Price in Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average selenium export price amounted to $19,604 per ton, dropping by -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 114%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $38,489 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +0.2% per year.

Selenium Imports in Kazakhstan

In 2022, approx. 998 kg of selenia were imported into Kazakhstan; picking up by 66% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage.

In value terms, selenium imports soared to $41K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 126%.

Import of Selenium in Kazakhstan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Russia	57.6	0.5	21.8	40.9	-10.8%
Uzbekistan	N/A	11.6	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	2.1	0.1	5.8	0.3	-47.7%
Total	59.6	12.2	27.6	41.2	-11.6%

Top Suppliers of Selenium to Kazakhstan in 2022:

Russia (995.0 kg)

Selenium Exports in Kazakhstan

For the fourth year in a row, Kazakhstan recorded growth in shipments abroad of selenia, which increased by 154% to 30 tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, selenium exports surged to $598K in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.