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

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

In 2021, the Kuwaiti market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -12.1% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a temperate increase. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Kuwait

For the third year in a row, Kuwait recorded decline in shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which decreased by -84.5% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 611% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports declined notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 1,137%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Kuwait, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia (X kg), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Egypt totaled -4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+38.1% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+64.5% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Kuwait, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Egypt amounted to -2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+48.8% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+84.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -33.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 74% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Saudi Arabia (+12.7%), 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 Kuwait

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 12% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports showed a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Kuwait, with a combined 54% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +44.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Kuwait, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+27.9% per year) and Spain (+28.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -32.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 19%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($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 Philippines (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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