CIS: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in CIS

In 2021, the CIS organic surface active agent market increased by 3.3% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by 7%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in CIS

In value terms, organic surface active agent production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports in CIS

In 2021, the amount of organic surface active agents exported in the CIS amounted to X tons, rising by 13% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2021. Belarus (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Russia decreased at an average annual rate of -3.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belarus (+33.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +33.2% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belarus increased by +3 percentage points.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest organic surface active agent supplier in the CIS, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 5.1% share of total exports.

In Russia, organic surface active agent exports decreased by an average annual rate of -4.5% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+2.4%).

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports in CIS

For the fifth year in a row, the CIS recorded growth in supplies from abroad of organic surface active agents, which increased by 1.6% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was near 71% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together creating a 24% share of total imports. Azerbaijan (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to organic surface active agent imports into Russia stood at +1.7%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+22.5%), Azerbaijan (+10.8%), Kazakhstan (+10.1%) and Belarus (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +22.5% from 2012-2021. While the share of Uzbekistan (+7.5 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+2.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Russia (-13.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported organic surface active agents in the CIS, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia amounted to +2.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+3.9% per year) and Kazakhstan (+9.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Azerbaijan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform