Lithuania: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Lithuania

The Lithuanian organic surface active agent market soared to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in Lithuania

In value terms, organic surface active agent production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep downturn. Organic surface active agent production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from Lithuania

In 2021, shipments abroad of organic surface active agents was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of organic surface active agent exports from Lithuania, together accounting for X% of total exports. Russia, Estonia, Belarus, the UK and Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Latvia ($X) and Estonia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for organic surface active agent exported from Lithuania worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Belarus, the Czech Republic, the UK and Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 organic surface active agent export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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 Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into Lithuania

In 2021, the amount of organic surface active agents imported into Lithuania soared to X tons, growing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agent to Lithuania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, organic surface active agent imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agents to Lithuania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average organic surface active agent import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, organic surface active agent import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform