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

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

The Italian market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) declined notably to $X in 2021, waning by -34% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Italy

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 32%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Italy

In 2021, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Italy skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 24% against 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Italy, with a combined 41% share of total exports. France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Russia, Brazil, Egypt, Hungary and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +11.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Turkey ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Italy worldwide, together accounting for 35% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Russia, Brazil, Hungary, Egypt and Greece, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +8.7%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Italy

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 14% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Italy, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +24.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Italy were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 76% of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +18.4%, saw 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 import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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