Uzbekistan: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Uzbekistan

In 2021, the Uzbek market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -5.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -2.8% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Uzbekistan

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -2.3% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, approx. X kg of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were exported from Uzbekistan; standing approx. at 2020. Overall, exports faced a precipitous curtailment. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a deep downturn. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X kg) was the main destination for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kazakhstan was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Kazakhstan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to 0.0% per year.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Uzbekistan

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -10.4% to X tons in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2017 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the last four years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +46.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 42%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2017 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.1% over the last four-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +94.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Uzbekistan, with a combined 40% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Germany, France, Malaysia, Italy, Poland and Iran, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +89.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Uzbekistan were China ($X), Denmark ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 35% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Germany, France, Malaysia, Italy, Poland and Iran, which together accounted for a further 30%.

France, with a CAGR of +70.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +8.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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