Northern America: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Northern America

After two years of growth, the North American market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -5% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by 7.9%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Northern America

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 6.5% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 93% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), comprising a 6.9% share of total exports.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap). Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Northern America, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 4% share of total exports.

In the United States, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.2%).

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume decreased by -8.8% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 62% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), constituting a 38% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +4.2%).

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Northern America were the United States ($X) and Canada ($X).

Among the main importing countries, the United States, with a CAGR of +2.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+0.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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