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

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

The Azerbaijani market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) reduced sharply to $X in 2021, which is down by -38.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -61.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 7,814%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 15,211% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Azerbaijan, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia (X kg), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq stood at +4.9%.

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq totaled +7.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -7.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (+2.2%).

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

Imports into Azerbaijan

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Azerbaijan fell notably to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -41.7% against 2020. In general, imports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 155% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports shrank sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 527% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Azerbaijan, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), threefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (+28.8% per year) and the UK (+42.1% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Azerbaijan, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+32.7% per year) and Russia (+20.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 145%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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