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

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

The German market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) declined to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production declined modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Join Us at HANNOVER MESSE 2024

Don’t miss your chance to connect with us directly. Schedule a personal meeting to dive deeper into how solutions.
Hall 002, Stand C10. 22 - 26 April 2024 | Hannover, Germany

Book Your Meeting

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Germany

Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Germany stood at X tons in 2023, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports. Bulgaria, Italy, the UK, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, the United States, France, Austria and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Poland ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. The UK, the United States, Bulgaria, Italy, China, Belgium, France, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Germany

In 2023, purchases abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports stood at $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), France (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

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

Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2023, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price saw moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform