Central Asia: Market for Toilet And Kitchen Linen 2024

Market Size for Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Central Asia

The Central Asian toilet and kitchen linen market expanded significantly to $X in 2021, growing by 5.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Central Asia

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 236%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of toilet and kitchen linen, when their volume decreased by -15.3% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 126%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 136% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X units, which reached 73% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkmenistan (X units), comprising a 26% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the toilet and kitchen linen exports, with a CAGR of +21.2% from 2012 to 2021. Turkmenistan (-2.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +73 percentage points.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest toilet and kitchen linen supplier in Central Asia, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkmenistan ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, toilet and kitchen linen exports expanded at an average annual rate of +41.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, rising by 61% against the previous year. Export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per unit), while Turkmenistan amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+17.0%).

Imports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of toilet and kitchen linen decreased by -14.9% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 62%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates imports structure, accounting for X units, which was approx. 87% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X units), making up a 6.1% share of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to toilet and kitchen linen imports into Kazakhstan stood at +7.0%. At the same time, Mongolia (+36.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mongolia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +36.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-25.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kazakhstan (+67 p.p.) and Mongolia (+6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Kyrgyzstan (-21 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported toilet and kitchen linen in Central Asia, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mongolia ($X), with a 3.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan totaled +14.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mongolia (+24.7% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-19.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while Mongolia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+7.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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