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Cationic surface-active agents market

Cationic surface-active agents market: get the latest data empowered by an Ai-driven BI tool. Data contain imports, consumption, production, market size, exports, trade, market prices, and companies. There is a breakdown by region, including the U.S., the Middle East, Africa, EU, Latin America, Russia, the U.K., and China. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the snapshots.

Cationic Surface-active Agents - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	United States
3	India
4	Japan
5	Brazil

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) markets worldwide were China, the United States and India, with a combined 46% share of the global market. These countries were followed by Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Indonesia, Turkey, Spain, France, Italy and the UK, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Mexico saw the highest growth rate of market size, among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cationic Surface-Active Agents (excl. Soap) Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Indonesia	1813	1579	1302	-15.3%
Spain	1477	1450	1443	-1.2%
Thailand	2221	1955	1597	-15.2%
China	2204	1587	1647	-13.6%
France	2621	1978	1839	-16.2%
Canada	2440	2057	2025	-8.9%
Germany	2290	2128	2461	3.7%
South Korea	2291	2213	2576	6.0%
Italy	1948	2067	2849	20.9%
Sweden	3301	3163	2966	-5.2%
Mexico	2261	2574	3182	18.6%
United States	4145	4470	3959	-2.3%
Average	2411	2053	2199	-4.5%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the United States ($3,959 per ton), while Indonesia ($1,302 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Canada	3718	3819	4535	10.4%
United States	3391	2810	2774	-9.6%
Germany	2584	2596	2595	0.2%
Vietnam	1754	1637	2576	21.2%
United Kingdom	2949	3059	2526	-7.4%
Italy	2072	1867	2164	2.2%
India	2440	2138	2070	-7.9%
South Africa	2110	1770	1687	-10.6%
Australia	1642	1494	1522	-3.7%
Turkey	1644	1512	1479	-5.2%
Bangladesh	1365	1291	1471	3.8%
Indonesia	1887	1221	1185	-20.8%
Portugal	912	865	767	-8.3%
Average	2306	2177	2273	-0.7%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Canada ($4,535 per ton), while Portugal ($767 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cationic Surface-Active Agents (excl. Soap) - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	million USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	49	51	65	15.0%
Canada	34	33	34	-0.5%
Vietnam	32	30	31	-1.2%
United Kingdom	16	18	25	26.6%
Germany	17	21	21	12.8%

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets worldwide were the United States ($65M), Canada ($34M) and Vietnam ($31M), together accounting for 21% of global imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Bangladesh, India, Australia, Turkey, South Africa and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 29%.

The UK recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cationic Surface-Active Agents (excl. Soap) - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	million USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	81	179	182	49.8%
United States	103	85	89	-7.3%
Germany	62	58	60	-1.5%
South Korea	45	47	47	2.2%
Spain	20	17	21	2.2%

In value terms, China ($182M) remains the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier worldwide, comprising 31% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States ($89M), with a 15% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 10% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +49.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-7.3% per year) and Germany (-1.5% per year).

Cationic Surface-Active Agents (excl. Soap) - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Cationic Surface-active Agents - Product Coverage

HS 340212 - Organic surface-active agents; cationic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap). 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 20412030 - Cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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. 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. 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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024