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

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

The French market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) rose modestly to $X in 2021, increasing by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 4.2%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from France

In 2021, exports of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) from France declined markedly to X tons, waning by -28.7% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 73%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from France, with a combined 52% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, the Czech Republic, Norway, Qatar and Spain, which together accounted for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of +66.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from France were Belgium ($X), the UK ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined 43% share of total exports. Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Qatar and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of +51.6%, recorded 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

The average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 29% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Norway (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into France

In 2021, approx. X tons of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported into France; with an increase of 38% against 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to France, with a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+6.5% per year) and Italy (+6.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to France, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to -2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (+12.4% per year) and Sweden (+1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, declining by -17.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 12%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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