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

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

The GCC market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) contracted modestly to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in GCC

In 2023, approx. X tons of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were exported in GCC; picking up by X% on the year before. In general, exports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Saudi Arabia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the United Arab Emirates, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%).

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in GCC

In 2023, the amount of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imported in GCC surged to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2022. Total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. 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 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports in 2023 were the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons), together finishing at X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Bahrain (X tons), achieving a X% share of total imports. Oman (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in GCC were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Kuwait ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2023, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Kuwait ($X per ton) and Bahrain ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform