U.S. Surface Active Agent Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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Contents:
- Surface Active Agent Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Surface Active Agent Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Surface Active Agent Exports in the United States
- Surface Active Agent Imports in the United States
Surface Active Agent Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
In August 2023, the average surface active agent export price amounted to $3,802 per ton, which is down by -4.2% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 7.3% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $4,154 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to August 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($7,217 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($2,626 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Surface Active Agent Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
The average surface active agent import price stood at $2,159 per ton in 2022, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($7,278 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($1,070 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Surface Active Agent Exports in the United States
In 2022, shipments abroad of surface active agents decreased by -1.9% to 1.7M tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 0.3%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.8M tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, surface active agent exports reached $6.4B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Surface Active Agent in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 1,921 | 2,147 | 2,089 | 2,400 | 7.7% |
| Mexico | 554 | 491 | 583 | 665 | 6.3% |
| China | 348 | 407 | 476 | 443 | 8.4% |
| Brazil | 170 | 162 | 179 | 222 | 9.3% |
| Belgium | 155 | 135 | 180 | 198 | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | 175 | 128 | 167 | 169 | -1.2% |
| South Korea | 155 | 146 | 163 | 155 | 0.0% |
| Japan | 144 | 125 | 152 | 150 | 1.4% |
| Others | 1,656 | 1,571 | 1,823 | 1,967 | 5.9% |
| Total | 5,278 | 5,312 | 5,812 | 6,369 | 6.5% |
Top Export Markets for Surface Active Agent from the United States in 2022:
- Canada (914.7K tons)
- Mexico (140.1K tons)
- China (72.5K tons)
- Brazil (52.6K tons)
- South Korea (41.7K tons)
- Japan (36.7K tons)
- Belgium (34.4K tons)
- Netherlands (33.7K tons)
Surface Active Agent Imports in the United States
In 2022, supplies from abroad of surface active agents decreased by -1.6% to 1.3M tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.5M tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, surface active agent imports rose markedly to $2.9B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
| Import of Surface Active Agent in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 591 | 654 | 648 | 707 | 6.2% |
| Mexico | 403 | 537 | 600 | 688 | 19.5% |
| Germany | 222 | 236 | 276 | 301 | 10.7% |
| China | 133 | 313 | 202 | 177 | 10.0% |
| South Korea | 60.2 | 86.3 | 86.9 | 99.8 | 18.4% |
| United Kingdom | 61.0 | 75.4 | 83.2 | 87.6 | 12.8% |
| India | 39.7 | 45.8 | 59.1 | 79.7 | 26.2% |
| Others | 530 | 572 | 637 | 741 | 11.8% |
| Total | 2,039 | 2,520 | 2,592 | 2,881 | 12.2% |
Top Suppliers of Surface Active Agent to the United States in 2022:
- Mexico (642.9K tons)
- Canada (294.2K tons)
- China (78.0K tons)
- Germany (50.6K tons)
- India (26.3K tons)
- South Korea (26.2K tons)
- United Kingdom (20.4K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the surface active agent market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- NAICS 325613 - Surface active agent manufacturing
Companies mentioned:
- Henkel Corporation
- Stepan Company
- Lambent Technologies Corp.
- Goulston Technologies
- Pilot Chemical Company of Ohio
- Ethox Chemicals
- Avatar Corporation
- Unimetal Surface Finishing
- Peter Cremer North America LP
- REM Chemicals
- Pariser Industries
- Atlas Refinery
- Nease Co.
- Union Specialties
- Berghausen Corporation
- Hi-Mar Specialty Chemicals
- Zschimmer & Schwarz
- Fiebing Company
- Nicca U.S.A.
- Lewis Chemical Company
- Nova Molecular Technologies
- Lanxess Sybron Chemicals Inc.
- Oak Holly Chemical
- Genagain Technologies
- Chemguard
- Surry Chemicals Incorporated
- Kaluzny Bros. Inc.
- US Test Company 290
- Chemeor
- Arrowstar
- Bethune Nonwovens
- Sprint Energy Services LP
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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