Uzbekistan: 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 Uzbekistan

In 2022, the Uzbek market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use increased by 38% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 11%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use, when their volume increased by 14% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tajikistan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Uzbekistan, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to Tajikistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Afghanistan (X tons), threefold. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.1% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tajikistan totaled -31.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (0.0% per year) and Kazakhstan (-16.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for soap in bars other than for toilet use exported from Uzbekistan were Tajikistan ($X), Afghanistan ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X), with a combined 93% share of total exports.

Afghanistan, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Over the last five years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 31%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Uzbekistan

Imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use into Uzbekistan skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by 24% compared with the year before. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 475%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 270% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap in bars other than for toilet use to Uzbekistan, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Russia (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kazakhstan amounted to +1,011.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+56.3% per year) and Russia (-3.6% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to Uzbekistan, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 10% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Kazakhstan amounted to +912.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+55.0% per year) and Russia (+15.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -12.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+19.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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