Turkey: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2023

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Turkey

In 2021, the Turkish market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations decreased by -1.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Turkey

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 13%. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, overseas shipments of organic surface active agents and washing preparations decreased by -1.8% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a nine-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +130.9% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations declined to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 22%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from Turkey, with a 21% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Israel (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Azerbaijan (X tons), with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq totaled +9.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (+6.5% per year) and Azerbaijan (+8.8% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations exports from Turkey, comprising 18% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Azerbaijan ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq totaled +7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Azerbaijan (-0.2% per year) and Israel (+2.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 2.1% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of organic surface active agents and washing preparations, when their volume decreased by -1.6% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations expanded sharply to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 15%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations to Turkey, together accounting for 45% of total imports. Italy, Egypt, the UK, India, the Netherlands, France, South Korea, Greece, Malaysia and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +112.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest organic surface active agent and washing preparation suppliers to Turkey, with a combined 52% share of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, India, Egypt, Serbia, the UK, France, South Korea, Malaysia and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +122.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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