United Kingdom: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in the UK

In 2022, the UK market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in the UK

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports from the UK

In 2022, approx. X tons of organic surface active agents and washing preparations were exported from the UK; standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations reached $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from the UK, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, the Czech Republic, the United States, Turkey, Portugal, Saudi Arabia and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Ireland ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest markets for organic surface active agent and washing preparation exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, the United States, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Greece and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports into the UK

In 2022, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations into the UK reached X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations to the UK, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent and washing preparation suppliers to the UK were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average import price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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