Norway: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

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

The Norwegian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) rose significantly to $X in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +80.1% against 2015 indices. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +70.5% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Norway

In 2021, shipments abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 54% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 83%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 340% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Norway, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), more than tenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden totaled +1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+11.4% per year) and Italy (+1.6% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Norway, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden stood at +18.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+21.0% per year) and Italy (+27.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 141%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Italy (+25.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Norway

In 2021, overseas purchases of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 55% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 +79.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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 +106.7% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Norway, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (X tons), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +13.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-1.8% per year) and Sweden (-8.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), France ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Norway, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +16.1%, 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, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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