Germany: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Germany

In 2023, the German market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations increased by X% to $X, rising for the seventh consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion 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, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Germany

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports from Germany

In 2023, overseas shipments of organic surface active agents and washing preparations were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a six-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Austria, the UK, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Turkey, China, the Czech Republic and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for organic surface active agent and washing preparation exported from Germany were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, Spain, China, Turkey, the Czech Republic and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, 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

In 2023, the average export price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports into Germany

In 2023, overseas purchases of organic surface active agents and washing preparations increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild contraction. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Serbia, Switzerland, Romania, Luxembourg and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent and washing preparation suppliers to Germany were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Serbia, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, Luxembourg, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Serbia, 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

The average import price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform