Czech Republic: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech organic surface active agent market decreased by -13.8% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in the Czech Republic

In value terms, organic surface active agent production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 260% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas shipments of organic surface active agents increased by 4.7% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 89%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 74%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of organic surface active agent exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Russia, Italy, Slovakia, Spain, Croatia, Turkey, France, Estonia, Belgium and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of +188.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for organic surface active agent exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 49% share of total exports. Slovakia, Russia, Italy, Spain, Croatia, France, Belgium, Estonia, the UK and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Estonia, with a CAGR of +155.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average organic surface active agent export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Spain (+26.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, approx. X tons of organic surface active agents were imported into the Czech Republic; with a decrease of -6.4% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 22%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of organic surface active agent imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 52% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agents to the Czech Republic, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Malta, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+14.0% per year) and Malta (-19.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average organic surface active agent import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malta (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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