France: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in France

The French market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X in 2021, surging by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -4.8% against 2019 indices. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in France

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 24%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from France, together accounting for 39% of total exports. Belgium, Italy, Russia, Spain, Romania, the United States, Algeria, Poland, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of +23.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from France were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 34% of total exports. Poland, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, the United States, Russia, Algeria, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Among the main countries of destination, Algeria, with a CAGR of +19.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) export price increased by +42.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 37%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Poland (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into France

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 5.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -24.8% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to France, with a combined 78% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +117.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to France, together comprising 68% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Austria and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +95.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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