Central Asia: Direct Dye Market 2024

Direct Dye Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian direct dye market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Direct Dye Production in Central Asia

In value terms, direct dye production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Direct Dye Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2020, overseas shipments of direct dyes and preparations based thereon increased by 264% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

In value terms, direct dye exports soared to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a dramatic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 374%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Uzbekistan (X tons) represented the major exporter of direct dyes and preparations based thereon, mixing up 84% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X kg), making up a 16% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of direct dyes and preparations based thereon. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+41.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +41.6% from 2014-2020. While the share of Uzbekistan (+83 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+15 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) emerged as the largest direct dye supplier in Central Asia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, direct dye exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2014-2020.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by -45.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 115%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-18.5%).

Direct Dye Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of direct dyes and preparations based thereon were imported in Central Asia; jumping by 33% compared with the year before. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 365% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, direct dye imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 175%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Uzbekistan (X tons) represented the key importer of direct dyes and preparations based thereon, creating 79% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), achieving a 16% share of total imports. Turkmenistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Uzbekistan increased at an average annual rate of +14.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+42.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +42.8% from 2012-2021. Turkmenistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Uzbekistan (+79 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+3.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Turkmenistan (-59.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported direct dyes and preparations based thereon in Central Asia, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

In Uzbekistan, direct dye imports expanded at an average annual rate of +24.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+38.1% per year) and Turkmenistan (+10.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 12% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, direct dye import price increased by +19.2% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (+9.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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