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

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

In 2023, the GCC market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption posted a buoyant expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

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

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in GCC

In 2023, the amount of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported in GCC surged to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) dominates exports structure, together achieving X% of total exports. Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Oman ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, 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 a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in GCC

In 2023, approx. X tons of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported in GCC; jumping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the major importer of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), making up X% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Kuwait (X%) and Oman (X%). Bahrain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Bahrain (X%), Kuwait (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($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 United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform