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

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

The East European market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a slight setback. 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 Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Eastern Europe

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 15%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports in Eastern Europe reached X tons, growing by 6.7% against 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) represented roughly 80% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), mixing up a 15% share of total exports. Hungary (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +17.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Russia ($X), together accounting for 76% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 19%.

Among the main exporting countries, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +12.2%, 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 export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports in Eastern Europe totaled X tons, with an increase of 3% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +58.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +85.0% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 16%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly 55% of total imports in 2021. Hungary (X tons) held a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Czech Republic (9.3%) and Ukraine (6.3%). The following importers - Romania (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) - together made up 7% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +9.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for 69% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +8.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Belarus ($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 the Czech Republic (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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