Kazakhstan: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2024

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in Kazakhstan

After two years of growth, the Kazakh market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by -17% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in Kazakhstan

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 216%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Kazakhstan soared to X tons, increasing by 22% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons), Tajikistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Kazakhstan, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tajikistan (with a CAGR of +1.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for soap in bars other than for toilet use exported from Kazakhstan were Tajikistan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a combined 97% share of total exports.

Tajikistan, with a CAGR of +1.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The export price 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 for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, purchases abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by -27.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap in bars other than for toilet use to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold. Iran (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled -5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+9.6% per year) and Iran (-11.8% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to Kazakhstan, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 5.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+6.4% per year) and Turkey (-6.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 38% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use increased by +75.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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