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

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

After four years of growth, the EU market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

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

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

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Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in the EU

In 2023, shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports totaled $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany was the key exporter of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in the European Union, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports. Hungary (X tons), France (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Spain, France, Portugal, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imported in the European Union totaled X tons, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports stood at $X in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports in 2023 were France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Italy (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. Sweden (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Austria (X tons), Greece (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Spain, Poland, Italy, Sweden, Austria, Greece, Denmark, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Denmark, 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 a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Denmark ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform