Uzbekistan: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Uzbekistan

After two years of growth, the Uzbek organic surface active agent market decreased by -0.8% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Organic surface active agent consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in Uzbekistan

In value terms, organic surface active agent production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, shipments abroad of organic surface active agents decreased by -51.9% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 324% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 76% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Tajikistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main destinations of organic surface active agent exports from Uzbekistan, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +54.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for organic surface active agents exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 12% share.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +111.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-28.4% per year) and Tajikistan (+2.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 228% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a significant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+37.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into Uzbekistan

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of organic surface active agents decreased by -16.6% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 115%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 71%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest organic surface active agent supplier to Uzbekistan, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, organic surface active agent imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.2% share.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran stood at +113.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+1.8% per year) and Turkey (+8.6% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agents to Uzbekistan, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7% share.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran amounted to +149.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+10.2% per year) and Turkey (+12.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 49% against the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform