Eastern Europe: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, the East European organic surface active agent market decreased by -29% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption showed a slight setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in Eastern Europe

In value terms, organic surface active agent production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 14%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of organic surface active agents were exported in Eastern Europe; growing by 11% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main exporters of organic surface active agents, together comprising 97% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +27.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 69% share of total exports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +23.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs 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 origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, organic surface active agent imports in Eastern Europe dropped modestly to X tons, approximately mirroring the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 major importers of organic surface active agents in Eastern Europe, together resulting at near 55% of total imports. Hungary (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 12% share, followed by the Czech Republic (7.4%), Romania (7%) and Ukraine (6.8%). Bulgaria (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +6.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 67% share of total imports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +6.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate 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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($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 (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform