Central Asia: Fluorescent Brightening Agents Market 2025

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian fluorescent brightening agents market declined slightly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Production in Central Asia

In value terms, fluorescent brightening agents production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 5.8%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents increased by 24,515% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fluorescent brightening agents exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp slump. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2022.

Uzbekistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents. From 2016 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +99 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -99.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2016 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uzbekistan amounted to 0.0% per year.

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents imported in Central Asia reduced to X tons, waning by -6.7% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 514%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fluorescent brightening agents imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 574%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the largest importer of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents in Central Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 59% of total imports in 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Kazakhstan (X tons). All these countries together held near 35% share of total imports. Turkmenistan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Uzbekistan increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tajikistan (+30.8%), Turkmenistan (+21.4%) and Kazakhstan (+20.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +30.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-13.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+59 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+20 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -1.9%, -12.6% and -57.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents in Central Asia, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan amounted to +11.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+16.1% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 163% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 (+11.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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