Ireland: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Ireland

The Irish market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Ireland

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, overseas shipments of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -43.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 122% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 133% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Ireland, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Norway (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+61.2% per year) and Norway (+0.9% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Ireland, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at +6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+12.6% per year) and the United States (+97.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 55% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 80% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Germany (+41.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Ireland

Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Ireland dropped notably to X tons in 2021, declining by -32.1% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 15%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Ireland, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Norway (X tons), with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled -5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.0% per year) and Norway (+13.8% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Ireland, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK stood at -3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-2.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+20.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($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 (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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