Middle East: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern organic surface active agent market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in the Middle East

In value terms, organic surface active agent production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of organic surface active agents, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports declined to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of organic surface active agents, namely Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Israel (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Iran (X%) and Bahrain (X%). Jordan (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Israel, Bahrain, Iran and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Bahrain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 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, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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 Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas purchases of organic surface active agents decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports contracted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey was the main importer of organic surface active agents in the Middle East, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Israel (X%), Iraq (X%) and Jordan (X%). Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Iran (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to organic surface active agent imports into Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iraq (X%), Jordan (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Israel (X%) and Iran (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Syrian Arab Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Iraq (X p.p.) and Jordan (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported organic surface active agents in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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