Kazakhstan: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 42% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, overseas shipments of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -63.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 418%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 713% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Kazakhstan, together comprising 91% of total exports. Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 8.3%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Azerbaijan (with a CAGR of +42.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Kazakhstan were Kyrgyzstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Azerbaijan ($X), together accounting for 90% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +43.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 83% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, approx. X tons of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported into Kazakhstan; surging by 23% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 111% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Kazakhstan, with a combined 86% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of +101.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Kazakhstan were Russia ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Iran, South Korea and Germany, which together accounted for a further 4.6%.

Iran, with a CAGR of +102.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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