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

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

The East European market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) contracted to $X in 2021, dropping by -5.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a mild curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production fell sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 20%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the amount of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported in Eastern Europe dropped to X tons, waning by -6.9% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 60%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 47%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded 59% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons), together mixing up a 33% share of total exports. Bulgaria (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Poland decreased at an average annual rate of -15.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Bulgaria (+22.8%) and Russia (+8.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +22.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Lithuania (-4.7%), the Czech Republic (-10.3%) and Hungary (-18.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Russia (+16 p.p.) and Bulgaria (+2.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Hungary and Poland saw its share reduced by -7.4% and -16% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 15% share.

In Poland, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports plunged by an average annual rate of -7.9% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (+10.9% per year) and Hungary (-1.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 45%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+20.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, supplies from abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -0.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +3.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 47%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Hungary (X tons), distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the largest importers of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), together comprising 87% of total imports. Ukraine (X tons) and Romania (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +13.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Hungary ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 68% of total imports. These countries were followed by Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Romania, which together accounted for a further 26%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +16.6%, recorded 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

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs 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 Ukraine ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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