Libya: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Libya

The Libyan organic surface active agent market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Organic surface active agent consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from Libya

In 2021, approx. X tons of organic surface active agents were exported from Libya; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The smallest decline of X% was in 2015. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted significant growth. The smallest decline of X% was in 2015. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for organic surface active agent exports from Libya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, organic surface active agent exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), sixfold.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

In value terms, the largest markets for organic surface active agent exported from Libya were the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Turkey ($X).

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 a decrease of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%).

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Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into Libya

In 2022, supplies from abroad of organic surface active agents increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of organic surface active agent imports to Libya, together comprising X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, India, Turkey and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Tunisia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest organic surface active agent suppliers to Libya, with a combined X% share of total imports. India, China, Turkey and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average organic surface active agent import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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