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Germany - Organic Surface Active Agents - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Feb 9, 2025

In 2024, Germany Sees Significant Growth in Export of Organic Surface Active Agent, Reaching $1.7 Billion

Germany Organic Surface Active Agent Exports

In 2024, overseas shipments of organic surface active agents increased by 9.7% to 652K tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 769K tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports rose sharply to $1.7B (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15%. The exports peaked at $1.9B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.Germany Organic Surface Active Agent Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Organic Surface Active Agent in Germany (million USD)
20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
France170145205216192191189224260209212
Belgium139106115131134125117145163148137
Netherlands134108106117139124109123135114114
Poland88.961.474.380.088.685.8108115129111109
United Kingdom96.773.484.810198.698.787.797.310284.986.8
Italy11188.788.088.292.983.495.110510183.586.5
Spain69.359.265.880.083.675.171.388.092.683.079.3
China73.363.765.981.087.883.487.910491.466.878.9
Others806634633680718671698802863688771
Total1,6871,3401,4371,5751,6351,5361,5631,8031,9371,5881,675

Exports by Country

France (96K tons), Belgium (67K tons) and Poland (59K tons) were the main destinations of organic surface active agent exports from Germany, with a combined 34% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +2.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($212M), Belgium ($137M) and the Netherlands ($114M) appeared to be the largest markets for organic surface active agent exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 28% share of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +2.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports by Type

Anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) (326K tons), non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) (282K tons) and organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) (35K tons) were the main products of organic surface active agent exports from Germany, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) (with a CAGR of +0.8%), while shipments for the other products experienced a decline.

In value terms, organic surface active agents with the largest exports in Germany were non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) ($952M), anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) ($571M) and organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) ($114M), together comprising 98% of total exports.

Among the main product categories, organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic), with a CAGR of +3.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2024, the organic surface active agent price stood at $2,570 per ton (FOB, Germany), waning by -3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,865 per ton. From 2023 to 2024, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($3,616 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($1,856 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for organic surface active agent in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20412020 - Anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap)
  • Prodcom 20412030 - Cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap)
  • Prodcom 20412050 - Non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap)
  • Prodcom 20412090 - Organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, c ationic, non-ionic)

Country coverage:

  • Germany

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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