Central Asia: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use 2024

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Exports in Central Asia

Exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 94% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a modest expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan dominates use structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 91% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), creating a 6.6% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use exports, with a CAGR of +26.9% from 2012 to 2022. Kazakhstan (-15.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+91 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (-81.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest soap in bars for toilet use supplier in Central Asia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan stood at +29.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+2.3%).

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use were imported in Central Asia; with an increase of 11% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +66.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the major importer of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use in Central Asia, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 44% of total imports in 2022. Uzbekistan (X tons) took a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Tajikistan (15%), Kyrgyzstan (10%), Turkmenistan (9.7%) and Mongolia (4.9%).

Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+21.1%), Kyrgyzstan (+4.8%) and Tajikistan (+2.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +21.1% from 2012-2022. Mongolia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Turkmenistan (-3.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+16 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+2.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -7.4% and -11.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use in Central Asia, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 10% share.

In Kazakhstan, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+33.5% per year) and Tajikistan (-0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 9.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 15%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+10.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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