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

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

The Central Asian market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) reached $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Central Asia

In 2023, approx. X tons of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were exported in Central Asia; increasing by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports rose sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Kazakhstan, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports increased 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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan 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 Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Central Asia

In 2023, supplies from abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the major importer of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), making up X% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkmenistan (X%) and Mongolia (X%). Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%), Mongolia (X%), Uzbekistan (X%) and Turkmenistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform