Austria: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

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

The Austrian market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -9.0% against 2019 indices. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Austria

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 305%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 25% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Austria, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Indonesia, Thailand, the United States, France, Switzerland, Slovenia, Poland, Turkey, Italy and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +137.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Austria worldwide, together comprising 41% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Thailand, Indonesia, Italy, Switzerland, Slovenia, Turkey, Poland, France and Kenya, which together accounted for a further 36%.

Among the main countries of destination, Thailand, with a CAGR of +160.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 18% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Thailand (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Austria

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -16.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -10.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Austria, together comprising 76% of total imports. France, Spain, Poland, Switzerland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +33.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Austria, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+31.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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