Central Asia: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Central Asia

In 2023, approx. X tons of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were exported in Central Asia; surging by X% compared with 2022. Overall, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the key exporter of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%).

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Central Asia

In 2023, the amount of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imported in Central Asia totaled X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports reduced to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan was the key importer of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Central Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Tajikistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Kazakhstan (X%). Turkmenistan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Uzbekistan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Tajikistan (X%), Kazakhstan (X%) and Turkmenistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Tajikistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform