Belgium: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Belgium

The Belgian organic surface active agent market shrank notably to $X in 2021, reducing by -27.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Organic surface active agent consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in Belgium

In value terms, organic surface active agent production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of organic surface active agents were exported from Belgium; increasing by 15% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 75%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of organic surface active agent exports from Belgium, together comprising 48% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Spain, Turkey, the UK, Poland, Portugal, Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark and Romania, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +22.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for organic surface active agent exported from Belgium worldwide, together comprising 50% of total exports. Italy, Spain, Turkey, the UK, Portugal, Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Romania and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +21.2%, 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

The average organic surface active agent export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, overseas purchases of organic surface active agents increased by 21% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +55.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +79.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest organic surface active agent supplier to Belgium, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, organic surface active agent imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+4.2% per year) and France (+9.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agents to Belgium, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 13% 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: the Netherlands (+1.6% per year) and France (+7.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average organic surface active agent import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform