Europe: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Europe

The Europe organic surface active agent market contracted to $X in 2021, which is down by -14.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in Europe

In value terms, organic surface active agent production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 5.8%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports in Europe

Organic surface active agent exports rose rapidly to X tons in 2021, growing by 9% against 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period 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 with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; 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, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the major exporters of organic surface active agents, together making up 75% of total exports. France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Poland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Norway (X tons), Greece (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +13.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent supplying countries in Europe were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 58% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Sweden, Poland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Greece, which together accounted for a further 35%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +12.7%, 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 France ($X per ton), while Greece ($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 Europe

In 2021, the amount of organic surface active agents imported in Europe was estimated at X tons, increasing by 3.1% on 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 5.6% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual 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 +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat 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

Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented roughly 76% of total imports in 2021. The following importers - Hungary (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Austria (X tons) - each finished at a 7.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main 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, the largest organic surface active agent importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 35% of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Spain, the UK, Poland, Russia, Hungary, Austria, Denmark and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 49%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of +6.1%, 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 import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+0.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform