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

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

The Central Asian market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X in 2022, growing by 3.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 15%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports in Central Asia

Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 44% against the year before. In general, exports posted strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the largest exporter of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations, mixing up 65% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), committing a 31% share of total exports. The following exporters - Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) - each reached a 3.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Kazakhstan stood at +3.3%. At the same time, Turkmenistan (+66.4%), Uzbekistan (+15.9%) and Kyrgyzstan (+9.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkmenistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +66.4% from 2012-2022. Uzbekistan (+31 p.p.) and Turkmenistan (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -32.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations supplier in Central Asia, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 2.4% share.

In Kazakhstan, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports shrank by an average annual rate of -3.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+30.1% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+7.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+12.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imported in Central Asia soared to X tons, increasing by 26% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +104.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the largest importer of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations in Central Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 60% of total imports in 2022. Uzbekistan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Mongolia (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons). All these countries together took near 36% share of total imports. Turkmenistan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports into Kazakhstan stood at +6.2%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+150.0%), Tajikistan (+13.6%), Mongolia (+8.6%), Turkmenistan (+4.2%) and Kyrgyzstan (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +150.0% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan increased by +16 and +2.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-soap washing and cleaning preparations in Central Asia, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 7.3% share.

In Kazakhstan, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+152.6% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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