Germany: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2025

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Germany

The German organic surface active agent market rose slightly to $X in 2021, growing by 3.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in Germany

In value terms, organic surface active agent production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Organic surface active agent production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from Germany

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of organic surface active agents, when their volume decreased by -1.2% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of organic surface active agent exports from Germany, with a combined 34% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Turkey, Russia, Hungary, the United States and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Hungary, with a CAGR of +7.6%, saw 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 organic surface active agent export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 China (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into Germany

Organic surface active agent imports into Germany amounted to X tons in 2021, increasing by 5.4% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 8.6%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of organic surface active agent imports to Germany, together comprising 53% of total imports. France, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, the UK, China, Sweden, the Czech Republic, the United States and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +34.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest organic surface active agent suppliers to Germany, with a combined 45% share of total imports. France, Switzerland, Italy, the United States, the UK, Sweden, China, Poland, the Czech Republic and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +32.3%, 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

The average organic surface active agent import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 23% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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