EU: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in the EU

The EU organic surface active agent market fell significantly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -17.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in the EU

In value terms, organic surface active agent production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 5.7%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of organic surface active agents were exported in the European Union; surging by 8.9% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained 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 +1.9% 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

In 2021, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the largest exporters of organic surface active agents, together constituting 82% of total exports. The following exporters - France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - together made up 7% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +7.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 63% of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +6.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports in the EU

In 2021, imports of organic surface active agents in the European Union rose modestly to X tons, growing by 4.2% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly 79% of total imports in 2021. Hungary (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Greece (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +6.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 43% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, Portugal and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +6.1%, 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

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Sweden ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+0.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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