Iran: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Iran

The Iranian organic surface active agent market shrank to $X in 2021, waning by -7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep downturn. Organic surface active agent consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in Iran

In value terms, organic surface active agent production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from Iran

For the seventh year in a row, Iran recorded growth in shipments abroad of organic surface active agents, which increased by 9.8% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 106% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) were the main destinations of organic surface active agent exports from Iran, with a combined 75% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +102.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for organic surface active agents exports from Iran, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Azerbaijan ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Uzbekistan amounted to +113.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Azerbaijan (+45.9% per year) and Turkey (+17.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average organic surface active agent export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 44% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($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 Uzbekistan (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into Iran

In 2021, approx. X tons of organic surface active agents were imported into Iran; shrinking by -11.4% against 2020. In general, imports saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 36%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of organic surface active agent imports to Iran, together accounting for 63% of total imports. South Korea, Denmark, Germany, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, France, Spain, Malaysia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +11.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest organic surface active agent suppliers to Iran, together comprising 55% of total imports. These countries were followed by India, South Korea, Denmark, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, France, Spain, Malaysia and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 22%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +12.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, rising by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; 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 Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform