Algeria: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Algeria

For the fourth year in a row, the Algerian organic surface active agent market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. Organic surface active agent consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of organic surface active agents decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for organic surface active agent exports from Algeria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, organic surface active agent exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Angola (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Niger (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (X% per year) and Niger (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for organic surface active agents exports from Algeria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average organic surface active agent export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tunisia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of organic surface active agents were imported into Algeria; approximately equating 2021. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agent to Algeria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, organic surface active agent imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent suppliers to Algeria were Spain ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, France, Portugal, China, Egypt and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average organic surface active agent import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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