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

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

The Luxembourg market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) reached $X in 2021, surging by 12% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2021, approx. X tons of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were exported from Luxembourg; growing by 16% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 92% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Luxembourg, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to +4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+71.3% per year) and Austria (+30.8% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Luxembourg, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+71.5% per year) and Germany (+4.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Germany (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2021, the amount of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imported into Luxembourg rose modestly to X tons, picking up by 1.5% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 77%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Luxembourg, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +21.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+4.1% per year) and Belgium (-26.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Luxembourg, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-8.4% per year) and Portugal (+2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, growing by 46% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 84% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+24.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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