Luxembourg: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

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

The Luxembourg market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) surged to $X in 2021, rising by 104% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 65%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2021, exports of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) from Luxembourg rose modestly to X tons, surging by 2.4% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Luxembourg, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), eightfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled +4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+11.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.9% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Luxembourg, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 6.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+9.8% per year) and Germany (+6.3% 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, picking up by 2.8% 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 2018 when the average export price increased by 9.1% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Germany (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +50.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 51%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +59.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Luxembourg, together accounting for 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +12.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Luxembourg, together comprising 98% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +15.8%, 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

The average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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