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

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

In 2021, the Egyptian market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Egypt

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Egypt fell notably to X tons in 2021, which is down by -46.9% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 625%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 337% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X tons), the United States (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Egypt, together comprising 83% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lebanon (with a CAGR of +165.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Egypt, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +63.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+117.7% per year) and South Africa (+145.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, growing by 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($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 South Africa (+19.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -2.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 57%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 16%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Egypt, with a combined 39% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, India, Belgium, Russia, the UK, the United States, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, France and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +25.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Egypt were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 39% of total imports. Turkey, India, Belgium, Russia, the UK, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, France and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +24.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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