Middle East: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2022

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations contracted slightly to $X in 2021, waning by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in the Middle East

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations in the Middle East expanded remarkably to X tons, with an increase of X% on the year before. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the major exporter of organic surface active agents and washing preparations in the Middle East, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2021. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Jordan (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%). Oman (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Iran (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the organic surface active agents and washing preparations exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (+X%), Iran (+X%), Israel (+X%), Oman (+X%) and Jordan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Turkey (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Jordan (-X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising X% of total exports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of organic surface active agents and washing preparations, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations totaled $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of organic surface active agents and washing preparations, namely Turkey, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, Yemen, Lebanon, Qatar and Syrian Arab Republic, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Oman (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent and washing preparation importing markets in the Middle East were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Israel, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Yemen, Lebanon and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main importing countries, Oman, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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