MENA: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

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

The MENA's market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X in 2021, rising by 1.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in MENA

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 14%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in MENA

In 2021, shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports showed buoyant growth. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) represented the main exporters of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in MENA, together constituting 58% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Iran (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Jordan (X tons). All these countries together held near 40% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Jordan (with a CAGR of +41.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplying countries in MENA were Egypt ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising 71% of total exports. Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Jordan, with a CAGR of +48.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Egypt ($X per ton) and Israel ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in MENA

In 2021, imports of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in MENA soared to X tons, with an increase of 30% on the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% 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 +128.5% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Algeria (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented roughly 39% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), together making up a 31% share of total imports. Egypt (X tons), Israel (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Libya (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +32.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 46% of total imports. These countries were followed by Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Israel, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, Jordan, Yemen and Libya, which together accounted for a further 45%.

Iraq, with a CAGR of +34.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight contraction. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) and Jordan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform