Central Asia: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

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

After two years of growth, the Central Asian market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -1.9% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 0.3% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 216%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2021. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of +26.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+4.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Kazakhstan (+34 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by -8.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Central Asia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 3% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded at an average annual rate of +21.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -17.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 40% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 (-3.6%).

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -5.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the key importer of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), creating 67% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) held a 17% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkmenistan (6.9%) and Mongolia (6.8%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Kazakhstan stood at +6.7%. At the same time, Mongolia (+27.9%), Uzbekistan (+9.2%) and Turkmenistan (+6.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mongolia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +27.9% from 2012-2021. While the share of Uzbekistan (+17 p.p.) and Mongolia (+5.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Turkmenistan (-2.2 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (-19.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Central Asia, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan amounted to +9.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+18.1% per year) and Mongolia (+27.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($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 (+8.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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