EU: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2025

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in the EU

The EU market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in the EU

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports in the EU

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of organic surface active agents and washing preparations decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations contracted modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the seven major exporters of organic surface active agents and washing preparations, namely Germany, Belgium, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain and France, represented more than two-thirds of total export. The Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Greece (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent and washing preparation supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Denmark, Romania and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of organic surface active agents and washing preparations were imported in the European Union; increasing by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of organic surface active agents and washing preparations, namely Germany, France, the Netherlands and Belgium, represented more than half of total import. Poland (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%) and Spain (X%). The following importers - Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent and washing preparation importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, Romania, Sweden, Hungary and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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