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

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X in 2023, approximately mirroring 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 throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the Middle East

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in the Middle East

Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, picking up by X% on the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran represented the key exporter of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in the Middle East, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. Jordan (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%) 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. While the share of Iran (X p.p.), 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 Oman (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplying countries in the Middle East were Iran ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Jordan and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Jordan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in the Middle East

In 2023, purchases abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Iraq (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the largest importers of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in the Middle East, together accounting for near X% of total imports. Jordan (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Syrian Arab Republic (X%), Yemen (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%) and Lebanon (X%).

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 the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Iraq ($X) and Jordan ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Iraq, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices remained at a 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