Germany - Organic Surface Active Agents - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingIn 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.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Organic Surface Active Agent in Germany (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| France | 170 | 145 | 205 | 216 | 192 | 191 | 189 | 224 | 260 | 209 | 212 |
| Belgium | 139 | 106 | 115 | 131 | 134 | 125 | 117 | 145 | 163 | 148 | 137 |
| Netherlands | 134 | 108 | 106 | 117 | 139 | 124 | 109 | 123 | 135 | 114 | 114 |
| Poland | 88.9 | 61.4 | 74.3 | 80.0 | 88.6 | 85.8 | 108 | 115 | 129 | 111 | 109 |
| United Kingdom | 96.7 | 73.4 | 84.8 | 101 | 98.6 | 98.7 | 87.7 | 97.3 | 102 | 84.9 | 86.8 |
| Italy | 111 | 88.7 | 88.0 | 88.2 | 92.9 | 83.4 | 95.1 | 105 | 101 | 83.5 | 86.5 |
| Spain | 69.3 | 59.2 | 65.8 | 80.0 | 83.6 | 75.1 | 71.3 | 88.0 | 92.6 | 83.0 | 79.3 |
| China | 73.3 | 63.7 | 65.9 | 81.0 | 87.8 | 83.4 | 87.9 | 104 | 91.4 | 66.8 | 78.9 |
| Others | 806 | 634 | 633 | 680 | 718 | 671 | 698 | 802 | 863 | 688 | 771 |
| Total | 1,687 | 1,340 | 1,437 | 1,575 | 1,635 | 1,536 | 1,563 | 1,803 | 1,937 | 1,588 | 1,675 |
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.
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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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
