Benelux: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2025

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Benelux

The Benelux organic surface active agent market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 16% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in Benelux

In value terms, organic surface active agent production declined sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, exports of organic surface active agents in Benelux surged to X tons, growing by 15% on 2020 figures. Total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +60.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 40%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 +71.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded 61% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), making up a 39% share of total exports.

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 +7.9%).

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent supplying countries in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +6.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The level of export peaked 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, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.4%).

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports in Benelux

For the third consecutive year, Benelux recorded growth in overseas purchases of organic surface active agents, which increased by 14% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 +54.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of organic surface active agent imports in 2021 were Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together finishing at 99% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +3.7%).

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +3.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-0.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform