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

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

The Estonian market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) shrank to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production reduced slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Estonia

Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Estonia dropped dramatically to X tons in 2021, shrinking by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports contracted slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Estonia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Latvia (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Estonia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Latvia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($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 Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Estonia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Estonia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Estonia were the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform