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

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

The German market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 31% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Germany

In 2021, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Germany stood at X tons, standing approx. at the year before. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Germany, with a combined 33% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Turkey, China, Hungary, Poland, Russia, the United States and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +10.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 27% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, China, the United States, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Hungary and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 43%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +8.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, surging by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 the UK (+2.5%), 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 Germany

In 2021, imports of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) into Germany rose markedly to X tons, with an increase of 12% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Germany, together accounting for 60% of total imports. France, Italy, Spain, China, Sweden, Poland, South Korea, Denmark, the Czech Republic and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +89.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Switzerland ($X) were the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Germany, with a combined 52% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Spain, Italy, China, the UK, Sweden, Poland, South Korea, the Czech Republic and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +75.5%, 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

The average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($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 UK (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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