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

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

The MENA's market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) fell to $X in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in MENA

In 2023, the amount of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported in MENA skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded markedly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Jordan (X tons) and Iran (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Jordan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) and Iran (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Jordan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Iran (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jordan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in MENA

In 2023, purchases abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose markedly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), namely Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Algeria, Bahrain, Syrian Arab Republic, Iraq and Tunisia, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

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

In value terms, Iran ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Kuwait, Morocco, Jordan, Lebanon, Bahrain, Algeria, Tunisia, Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform