Netherlands: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

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

In 2021, the Dutch market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -75.2% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption faced a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production reduced sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 55%. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -11.1% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 56% share of total exports. Germany, the UK, Spain, Jamaica, Greece, Australia, Ukraine, Portugal, Mexico and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +84.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from the Netherlands were France ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 62% share of total exports. Belgium, Spain, the UK, Jamaica, Greece, Portugal, Panama, Australia, Ukraine and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +45.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, rising by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) export price increased by +98.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 France (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume increased by 17% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 32%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 57% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +60.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), South Korea ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +55.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($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 UK (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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