GCC: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in GCC

The GCC market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations contracted modestly to $X in 2021, dropping by -2.5% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +9.9% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in GCC

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +4.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports in GCC

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, when their volume decreased by -0.6% to X tons. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +6.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 21%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 64% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Qatar (X tons), together comprising a 33% share of total exports. Bahrain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exports from Saudi Arabia stood at +8.1%. At the same time, Qatar (+31.9%), Bahrain (+24.3%), the United Arab Emirates (+4.9%) and Oman (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +31.9% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Qatar and Saudi Arabia increased by +4.1 and +3.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier in GCC, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Saudi Arabia amounted to +12.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+5.3% per year) and Oman (+3.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, declining by -3.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+10.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports in GCC

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, when their volume decreased by -0.1% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose slightly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +14.6% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Oman (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) represented the main importers of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, together making up 100% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +15.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together accounting for 78% of total imports. Oman, Qatar and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Among the main importing countries, Oman, with a CAGR of +18.3%, recorded 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 import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Qatar ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+2.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform