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

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

The East European market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) contracted slightly to $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Eastern Europe

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production contracted sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Eastern Europe

For the third year in a row, Eastern Europe recorded growth in overseas shipments of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which increased by 27% to X tons in 2021. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +60.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +103.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Hungary (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) was the major exporter of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Eastern Europe, committing 91% of total export. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), committing a 6.1% share of total exports. Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +92.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 88% share of total exports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +82.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Eastern Europe

Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports fell to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -6.8% on 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented the largest importers of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Eastern Europe, together achieving 56% of total imports. Hungary (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.9% share, followed by Ukraine (8.9%), Romania (6.3%), the Czech Republic (5.5%), Bulgaria (4.9%) and Belarus (4.6%).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together accounting for 67% of total imports. These countries were followed by Hungary, the Czech Republic, Romania, Belarus and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Among the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of +5.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Belarus ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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