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

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

In 2021, the Canadian market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Canada

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Canada, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), more than tenfold. Australia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at -21.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+38.3% per year) and Australia (-0.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Canada, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 5.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at -18.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+44.0% per year) and Australia (+4.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Mexico ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Canada

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 5.6% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 8% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Canada, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea (X tons), with a 2.9% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled -1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+5.6% per year) and Germany (+0.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Canada, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 3.9% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.9% per year) and South Korea (+7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 5.3%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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