Algeria: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2023

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Algeria

For the third consecutive year, the Algerian market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 56% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +53.7% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Algeria

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 25%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports from Algeria

Exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from Algeria shrank to X tons in 2021, declining by -6.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 546%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations reached $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 501%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Niger (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from Algeria, together accounting for 67% of total exports. France, Morocco, Senegal, Lebanon and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +84.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for organic surface active agent and washing preparation exported from Algeria were Niger ($X), Tunisia ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 60% share of total exports.

Niger, with a CAGR of +54.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Niger (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations into Algeria surged to X tons, rising by 37% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +56.8% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +61.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agent and washing preparation to Algeria, accounting for a 18% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+70.5% per year) and Italy (+14.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agents and washing preparations to Algeria, comprising 17% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 8.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+66.2% per year) and Italy (+14.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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