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

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

The MENA's market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) expanded to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in MENA

In 2023, overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports declined to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Iran (X tons), Oman (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Saudi Arabia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Iran (X%), Morocco (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Tunisia (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Saudi Arabia, Iran, Oman and Morocco increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Saudi Arabia totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 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 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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in MENA

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% on 2022 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the largest importers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in 2023, accounting for approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with an X% share.

In Saudi Arabia, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform