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

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

In 2021, the Greek market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 18% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced curtailment. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Greece

In 2021, overseas shipments of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -9.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 146% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 142%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Greece, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Albania (X tons), fourfold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Romania amounted to +50.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Albania (+51.7% per year) and Hungary (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Greece, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Albania ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Romania amounted to +47.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Albania (+43.5% per year) and Bulgaria (+22.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, declining by -25.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Albania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Cyprus (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Greece

In 2021, approx. X tons of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported into Greece; which is down by -8% against the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovenia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Greece, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Slovenia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovenia amounted to +4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+12.8% per year) and Spain (-15.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Greece were Slovenia ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 77% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, the Netherlands, Italy, Serbia and the UK, which together accounted for a further 22%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +21.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 35% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($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 (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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