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

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

For the third consecutive year, the Middle Eastern market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 21% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 the Middle East

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 41%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

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

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -10.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 73%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), distantly followed by Bahrain (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the largest exporters of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), together constituting 96% of total exports. Israel (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of +114.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in the Middle East, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +26.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+94.7% per year) and Turkey (+5.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 34%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+10.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +51.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 +49.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey was the key importer of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in the Middle East, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 51% of total imports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 14% share, followed by Saudi Arabia (12%) and Israel (7.9%). The following importers - Jordan (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) - together made up 10% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Turkey stood at +6.0%. At the same time, Jordan (+23.0%), the United Arab Emirates (+12.6%), Saudi Arabia (+11.4%), Iraq (+8.3%) and Iran (+5.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Jordan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +23.0% from 2012-2021. Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The United Arab Emirates (+5.5 p.p.), Saudi Arabia (+4.2 p.p.) and Jordan (+2.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Israel saw its share reduced by -5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in the Middle East, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 14% share.

In Turkey, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (+15.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+9.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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