Central Asia: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Central Asia

The Central Asian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) reduced to $X in 2021, shrinking by -8% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Central Asia

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Central Asia

Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to X tons in 2021, picking up by 200% against 2020. Overall, exports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 222% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 177% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 75% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), comprising a 25% share of total exports.

Exports from Kyrgyzstan increased at an average annual rate of +13.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+23.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +23.4% from 2012-2021. Kazakhstan (+11 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by -11.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplying countries in Central Asia were Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X).

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +29.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -46.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 84%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+5.1%).

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -17.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 30%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports declined markedly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the major importer of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Central Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 58% of total imports in 2021. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 18% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (12%) and Tajikistan (7.9%). Turkmenistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Kazakhstan stood at +1.1%. At the same time, Tajikistan (+20.1%) and Kyrgyzstan (+8.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +20.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Uzbekistan (-1.6%) and Turkmenistan (-8.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+18 p.p.), Tajikistan (+5.8 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+4.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -7.5% and -13.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a combined 91% share of total imports. Turkmenistan and Tajikistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.9%.

Tajikistan, with a CAGR of +19.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by -17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+10.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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