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

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) shrank to $X in 2021, declining by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the Middle East

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 22%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume increased by 103% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure 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 surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 45% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 17% share, followed by Saudi Arabia (11%), Iran (8.8%), Israel (8.5%) and Jordan (8.2%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Turkey stood at +23.1%. At the same time, Jordan (+41.9%), Iran (+9.0%), the United Arab Emirates (+8.2%) and Israel (+4.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Jordan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +41.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-1.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+30 p.p.) and Jordan (+7.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Israel and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by -4.4% and -17.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in the Middle East, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to +21.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+6.8% per year) and Israel (+3.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Israel ($X per ton) and Jordan ($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 Jordan (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in the Middle East

For the tenth consecutive year, the Middle East recorded growth in supplies from abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which increased by 19% to X tons in 2021. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% 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 +78.1% 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 a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +52.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the key importer of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in the Middle East, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 32% of total imports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Iraq (8.6%), Syrian Arab Republic (8.4%), Israel (7.1%), Jordan (7%) and Saudi Arabia (6.6%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Turkey stood at +3.7%. At the same time, Iraq (+32.7%), Saudi Arabia (+25.9%), Jordan (+17.2%), the United Arab Emirates (+5.2%), Syrian Arab Republic (+5.0%) and Israel (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +32.7% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Jordan increased by +7.4, +5.1 and +4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in the Middle East, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with an 8.2% share.

In Turkey, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+5.2% per year) and Israel (+2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 ($X per ton) and Israel ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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