Central Asia: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2025

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

Exports in Central Asia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use increased by 21% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 75%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates use structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 93% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), comprising a 4.9% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use. Uzbekistan (-25.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+4.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (-4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use supplier in Central Asia, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan totaled -2.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+4.0%).

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

Imports in Central Asia

For the third consecutive year, Central Asia recorded decline in supplies from abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use, which decreased by -6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use in 2022 were Tajikistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together recording 88% of total import. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X tons), achieving an 8.7% share of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +73.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Tajikistan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +63.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 29% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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