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

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

The Italian market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) fell significantly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -24.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked 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 Italy

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Italy

In 2021, shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 5.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 7.5%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main destinations of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Italy, with a combined 30% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Turkey, Austria, Algeria, Romania, the United States, Serbia, Hungary, Poland and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +19.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 31% share of total exports. Serbia, Greece, Turkey, Poland, the United States, Austria, Algeria, Hungary, Romania and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Algeria, with a CAGR of +15.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Poland (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Italy

In 2021, supplies from abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -18.1% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 23%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Italy, together accounting for 55% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Spain and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +20.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Italy, together comprising 65% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Belgium, Greece, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Spain, which together accounted for a further 26%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +24.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($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 Czech Republic (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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