Central Asia: Talcum Powder Market 2024

Talcum Powder Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian talcum powder market increased by 6.4% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a strong expansion. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Talcum Powder Production in Central Asia

In value terms, talcum powder production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a drastic downturn. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Talcum Powder Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use increased by 32% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 398%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, talcum powder exports shrank sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 332%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded 83% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X kg), mixing up a 14% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use exports, with a CAGR of +81.8% from 2012 to 2021. Kazakhstan (-20.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+83 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -84.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +35.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -53.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-8.1%).

Talcum Powder Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use increased by 5.6% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. In general, imports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 139% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, talcum powder imports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 86% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), creating an 8.9% share of total imports. Turkmenistan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use imports, with a CAGR of +25.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Turkmenistan (+5.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Uzbekistan (-1.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan increased by +40 and +8.9 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use in Central Asia, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 6.2% share of total imports.

In Kazakhstan, talcum powder imports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+0.3% per year) and Turkmenistan (-3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by -6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 14%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($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 (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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