Central Asia: Bath Preparations Market 2024

Bath Preparations Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian bath preparations market increased by 17% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a mild downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Bath Preparations Production in Central Asia

In value terms, bath preparations production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 48%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Bath Preparations Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, the amount of perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations exported in Central Asia fell to X tons, reducing by -12% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 171%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bath preparations exports reduced notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 98% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the key exporter of perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations in Central Asia, generating 99% of total export.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations exports, with a CAGR of -13.8% from 2012 to 2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Kazakhstan increased by +46 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest bath preparations supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to -27.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -10.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by 79%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to -15.9% per year.

Bath Preparations Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations were imported in Central Asia; jumping by 15% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight downturn. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bath preparations imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main importer of perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations, achieving 70% of total imports. Mongolia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 19% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (6%). Uzbekistan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of -3.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mongolia (+11.7%) and Uzbekistan (+11.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mongolia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +11.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-2.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Mongolia and Uzbekistan increased by +13 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations in Central Asia, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mongolia ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan stood at -4.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mongolia (+8.8% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-11.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight contraction. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Mongolia ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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