Czech Republic: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the Czech Republic

For the fifth year in a row, the Czech market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 12% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight decline. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the Czech Republic

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production fell rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from the Czech Republic

Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from the Czech Republic declined significantly to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -40.7% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 153% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from the Czech Republic, together comprising 66% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +73.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined 70% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Russia, Poland, Switzerland and Belarus, which together accounted for a further 21%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +74.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, growing by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 69% 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.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+26.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, imports of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) into the Czech Republic expanded to X tons, surging by 2.5% on the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 85% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Hungary and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +109.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to the Czech Republic, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to -2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+2.4% per year) and Italy (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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