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

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

The Middle Eastern market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) rose modestly to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production reduced slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, shipments abroad 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. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained 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 dropped to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. The following exporters - Iran (X tons), Oman (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - each finished at a X% 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%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.), Iran (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

In Saudi Arabia, non-ionic 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: Oman (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in the Middle East

In 2023, approx. X tons of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported in the Middle East; rising by X% on 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) represented the key importers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in 2023, recording near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Iran (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Iraq (X%), Lebanon (X%) and Kuwait (X%). Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) held a relatively small 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

In Saudi Arabia, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Jordan (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform