Eastern Europe: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Eastern Europe

The East European market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) rose to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Eastern Europe

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, exports of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Eastern Europe soared to X tons, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, purchases abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented the major importers of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Eastern Europe, together recording near X% of total imports. Ukraine (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Hungary (X%), Belarus (X%), Romania (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Ukraine ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Belarus, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Belarus ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform