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

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the EU

After three years of growth, the EU market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the EU

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in the EU

In 2023, shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. In general, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports amounted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Spain (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Hungary (X%) and France (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Hungary, which accounted for a further X%.

Hungary, 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 a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X tons of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported in the European Union; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports amounted to $X in 2023. In general, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Spain (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%), Austria (X%) and Hungary (X%). The following importers - Romania (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Hungary, Romania and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform