United Arab Emirates: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the United Arab Emirates

After two years of growth, the market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in the United Arab Emirates decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption, however, recorded notable growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2023, exports of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) from the United Arab Emirates surged to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight expansion. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate mild growth. The exports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Ghana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ghana totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (X.4% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from the United Arab Emirates were Ghana ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Argentina ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Philippines, with a CAGR of X.9%, 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 average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($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 the Philippines (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 the United Arab Emirates

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports dropped to $X in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Philippines (X tons) was the main anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Philippines amounted to X%.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Philippines stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the Philippines.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform