Kuwait: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Kuwait

For the third year in a row, the Kuwaiti market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 127% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded resilient growth. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Kuwait

For the third consecutive year, Kuwait recorded decline in overseas shipments of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which decreased by -70.7% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 561%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 483%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X kg), Saudi Arabia (X kg) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Kuwait, together accounting for 92% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +21.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Kuwait, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar totaled -7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-31.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+37.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Kuwait

In 2021, approx. X tons of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported into Kuwait; increasing by 135% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw resilient growth. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 159% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Kuwait, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +48.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Kuwait, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +49.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.5% per year) and Turkey (+18.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 76%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+22.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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