Belarus: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2025

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Belarus

The Belarusian organic surface active agent market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 19% 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Organic surface active agent consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, exports of organic surface active agents from Belarus soared to X tons, jumping by 43% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 358%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 315% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for organic surface active agent exports from Belarus, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, organic surface active agent exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), sixfold. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at +34.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+144.7% per year) and Kazakhstan (+13.1% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for organic surface active agents exports from Belarus, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +36.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+119.6% per year) and Kazakhstan (+23.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 73%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($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 (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, the amount of organic surface active agents imported into Belarus expanded markedly to X tons, picking up by 9.7% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of organic surface active agent imports to Belarus, with a combined 67% share of total imports. Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, China, Belgium and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +42.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent suppliers to Belarus were Russia ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 62% of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, China, Belgium and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +39.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 organic surface active agent import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, 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 Russia (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform