Belarus: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Belarus

In 2021, the Belarusian market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 22% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +103.7% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 96%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Belarus, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +18.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+72.7% per year) and Poland (-26.4% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Belarus, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 7.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +14.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+40.9% per year) and Poland (-21.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, declining by -24.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($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 Poland (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, overseas purchases of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 9.3% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +66.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Belarus, with a combined 81% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +53.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Belarus were France ($X), Russia ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 78% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +57.1%, saw 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 2021, the average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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