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

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the EU

In 2021, the EU market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -15.9% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 6.7%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the EU

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in the EU

In 2021, overseas shipments of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented roughly 61% of total exports in 2021. Italy (X tons) took a 7.9% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Sweden (7.6%) and France (7.4%). The following exporters - Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) - each accounted for an 8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +5.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in the European Union, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.5% share.

In Germany, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports declined by an average annual rate of -3.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (+5.8% per year) and Italy (+1.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in the EU

In 2021, overseas purchases of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 0.6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild slump. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports in 2021 were Italy (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Hungary (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Croatia (X tons), together amounting to 90% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +13.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in the European Union were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 37% of total imports. Belgium, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 51%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +16.6%, recorded 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 the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 15%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Portugal ($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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