Central Asia: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Central Asia

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Central Asian market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, when its value decreased by -6.4% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Central Asia

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +61.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 38%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, when their volume decreased by -36.5% to X tons. In general, exports saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 27% 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

Kazakhstan dominates preparations structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 88% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), committing an 8.6% share of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exports from Kazakhstan stood at -2.4%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+8.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +8.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Uzbekistan (-28.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+8.6 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-10.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier in Central Asia, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan totaled -8.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+15.1% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-2.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 60% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 (+62.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations in Central Asia stood at X tons, with an increase of 8.7% on the previous year. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +131.2% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations fell slightly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates preparations structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 65% of total imports in 2021. Uzbekistan (X tons) took an 8.9% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (8%), Mongolia (7.6%) and Tajikistan (6.8%). Turkmenistan (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations imports into Kazakhstan stood at +5.9%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+16.6%), Tajikistan (+15.9%), Mongolia (+10.1%), Kyrgyzstan (+2.1%) and Turkmenistan (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +16.6% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Mongolia increased by +8.9, +3.4 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations in Central Asia, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+38.7% per year) and Mongolia (+4.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -8.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($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 (+19.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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