Austria: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 246% to $X for the first time since 2012, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a deep reduction. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Austria

Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Austria reduced remarkably to X tons in 2021, waning by -32.3% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 78%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports declined significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 68% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Austria, with a combined 66% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Hungary, Switzerland, the United States, the UK, Slovenia and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +2,314.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Austria, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Serbia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -11.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (-12.5% per year) and Slovakia (+41.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 28%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Austria

In 2021, overseas purchases of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 142% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after seven years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Austria, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of -0.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of -0.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -8.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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