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

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

The Belarusian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% 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 -12.7% against 2018 indices. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, approx. X kg of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were exported from Belarus; surging by 9.8% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a sharp curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 12%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg), Russia (X kg) and Kazakhstan (X kg) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Belarus, with a combined 67% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Belarus, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to -44.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-38.2% per year) and the UK (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -25.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Kazakhstan (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, imports of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) into Belarus reduced modestly to X tons, waning by -1.8% on 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 54%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 -13.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Belarus, together comprising 78% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, the Netherlands and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 6.7%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +64.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Belarus, with a combined 67% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Taiwan (Chinese) and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 11%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +59.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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