U.S.: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2023

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in the U.S.

The U.S. market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations expanded modestly to $X in 2021, increasing by 2.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in the U.S.

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations reached $X in 2021. In general, production, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 5.5%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports from the U.S.

Exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from the United States reduced to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 3.1%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from the United States, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), eightfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+0.7% per year) and China (-4.4% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations exports from the United States, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 7.7% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+2.1% per year) and China (+1.2% 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, rising by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, overseas purchases of organic surface active agents and washing preparations decreased by -0.5% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +60.6% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 32%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations rose notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 20%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agent and washing preparation to the United States, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico stood at +8.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+0.8% per year) and China (+5.1% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest organic surface active agent and washing preparation suppliers to the United States, with a combined 58% share of total imports. China, South Korea, Japan, India, the UK, Israel, Vietnam and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +18.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average import price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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