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

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

The Moroccan market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) declined to $X in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed a slight curtailment. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -42.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 481%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 229% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Morocco, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tunisia (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Senegal (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy stood at +56.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (+14.9% per year) and Senegal (-7.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Morocco, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Senegal, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled +38.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (+14.0% per year) and Senegal (-12.9% 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, jumping by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Tunisia (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Morocco

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Morocco fell remarkably to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -19.4% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 35%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Malaysia (X tons) constituted the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Morocco, accounting for a 12% share of total imports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Malaysia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Singapore (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Malaysia stood at +18.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (+9.5% per year) and the United States (+7.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Morocco were Malaysia ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 24% of total imports. Spain, China, Italy, Belgium, Russia, Denmark, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +197.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 29% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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