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

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

The MENA's market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) rose sharply to $X in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in MENA

In 2021, exports of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in MENA fell significantly to X tons, which is down by -15.5% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 303%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 123%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 42% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 23% share, followed by Turkey (21%) and Jordan (4.8%). Iran (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) held a relatively small 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 the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplying countries in MENA were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Egypt ($X), together accounting for 82% of total exports. Jordan, Iran and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Jordan, with a CAGR of +7.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, reducing by -9.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in MENA

In 2021, supplies from abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) was the major importer of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), achieving 49% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) held a 10% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (6.9%), Egypt (5.4%) and Israel (5.1%). Kuwait (X tons), Iran (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Qatar (+33.2%), Kuwait (+15.6%), Lebanon (+13.3%), Saudi Arabia (+13.0%), Egypt (+2.6%) and Israel (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of +33.2% from 2012-2021. Jordan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-2.8%), Algeria (-5.4%), Morocco (-6.7%) and Iran (-6.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+6.2 p.p.), Saudi Arabia (+5.8 p.p.), Qatar (+2.5 p.p.) and Kuwait (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Morocco (-2.7 p.p.), Algeria (-2.8 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (-4.4 p.p.) and Iran (-4.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in MENA, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 7.8% share.

In Turkey, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+11.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform