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

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

The French market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) rose sharply to $X in 2021, surging by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +40.5% against 2016 indices. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from France, together accounting for 43% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the UK, the United States, China, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Brazil, Hungary, Poland and Russia, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +14.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from France worldwide, together comprising 40% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the United States, the UK, Belgium, Hungary, the Netherlands, Brazil, Poland, the Czech Republic and Russia, which together accounted for a further 36%.

Among the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of +18.6%, 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

The average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Hungary (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into France

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to France, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+9.2% per year) and Belgium (-0.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to France, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+9.2% per year) and Belgium (+2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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 United States (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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