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

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

The Canadian market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 23% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, recorded a slight contraction. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Canada

In 2021, the amount of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported from Canada contracted dramatically to X tons, falling by -21.5% on the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Canada, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Canada, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 4.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to -2.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, rising by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-2.0%).

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Canada

In 2021, imports of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) into Canada stood at X tons, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Canada, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), more than tenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+6.7% per year) and China (+2.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Canada, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 3.4% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+7.0% per year) and China (+5.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 18%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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