Benelux: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Benelux

The Benelux market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Benelux

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production shrank sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Benelux

For the third consecutive year, Benelux recorded growth in overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which increased by 2.2% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +49.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 23%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +5.5%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +3.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight setback. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-0.0%).

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported in Benelux; falling by -3.9% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 26%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) dominates imports structure, together committing 98% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +6.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +4.9%, 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 import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 Netherlands (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform