Central Asia: Soap Market 2024

Soap Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian soap market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Soap Production in Central Asia

In value terms, soap production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Soap Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of soap, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports showed a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, soap exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the main exporter of soap in Central Asia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of soap. Uzbekistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%).

Soap Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, soap imports in Central Asia reached X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. 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 peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, soap imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of soap, namely Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Mongolia (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

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

In Kazakhstan, soap imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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