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

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

In 2021, the Iranian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -12.8% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt setback. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Iran

In 2021, overseas shipments of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 2,783%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 1,904% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tajikistan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Iran, together comprising 95% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of -20.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Senegal ($X) and Tajikistan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Iran worldwide, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of -22.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 180% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($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 Senegal (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Iran

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 3.7% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Iran, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+10.9% per year) and Spain (+80.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Iran, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 3.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+7.2% per year) and Bulgaria (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, falling by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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