Belgium: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Belgium

The Belgian market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Belgium

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations contracted significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports from Belgium

For the seventh consecutive year, Belgium recorded growth in overseas shipments of organic surface active agents and washing preparations, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from Belgium, together comprising X% of total exports. The UK, Italy, Poland, Turkey and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for organic surface active agent and washing preparation exported from Belgium were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Turkey, Italy, Spain and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 2022, the average export price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, supplies from abroad of organic surface active agents and washing preparations decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations to Belgium, together accounting for X% of total imports. The UK, Romania, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest organic surface active agent and washing preparation suppliers to Belgium, together comprising X% of total imports. The UK, the United States, Poland, Italy, Spain and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average import price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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