MENA: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in MENA

The MENA's market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) reached $X in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in MENA

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production rose to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in MENA

In 2023, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports in MENA skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran represented the major exporter of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in MENA, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Saudi Arabia (X%). Jordan (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Iran was also the fastest-growing in terms of the anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Jordan (X%), Morocco (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) and Oman (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Iran (X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Jordan (X p.p.) and Morocco (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Oman and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Iran ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports. Jordan, Morocco and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Jordan, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in MENA

Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose notably to X tons in 2023, surging by X% compared with 2022. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose significantly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a mild 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, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Algeria (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) was the major importer of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in MENA, constituting X% of total import. Jordan (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Syrian Arab Republic (X%). The following importers - Yemen (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Libya (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in MENA were Algeria ($X), Tunisia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Iraq, Morocco, Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Lebanon, Kuwait and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Iraq, 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 import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform