Saudi Arabia: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) rose remarkably to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2023, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Saudi Arabia soared to X tons, jumping by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) were the main destinations of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Jordan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Saudi Arabia were Jordan ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Ethiopia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2023, overseas purchases of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, India (X tons) constituted the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from India amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Saudi Arabia were India ($X), the United States ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform