Middle East: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the Middle East

In 2023, the Middle Eastern market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the Middle East

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports in the Middle East soared to X tons, growing by X% on 2022 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Jordan (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Iran (X%). Saudi Arabia (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Jordan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) and Iran (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the United Arab Emirates and Jordan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jordan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in the Middle East

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports amounted to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Iran (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) represented the main importer of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in the Middle East, committing X% of total import. Bahrain (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in the Middle East were Iran ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Bahrain and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform