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

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

In 2021, the Belgian market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -27.1% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a moderate increase. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Belgium

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production dropped sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 1,278% against the previous year. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, the amount of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported from Belgium skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 85% against 2020 figures. In general, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 158%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a strong increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Belgium, together accounting for 70% of total exports. Denmark, Spain, Italy, Algeria, Romania, Poland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of +70.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Belgium were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 74% of total exports. Spain, Algeria, Denmark, Romania, Italy, the UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

Algeria, with a CAGR of +56.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Germany (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, overseas purchases of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 80% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a noticeable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Belgium, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+12.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+16.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Belgium, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+8.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 18%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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