Israel: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

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

In 2021, the Israeli market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 26% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +79.6% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +42.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Israel

In 2021, shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -16.1% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +74.1% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Israel, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada (X tons), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +4.4%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Israel, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +4.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-0.3%).

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Israel

In 2021, the amount of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imported into Israel contracted to X tons, which is down by -4.1% compared with 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 23%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), India (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Israel, with a combined 51% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +25.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Israel were Egypt ($X), India ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 51% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +28.7%, saw 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 import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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