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

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

The Polish market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) shrank rapidly to $X in 2021, falling by -48.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Poland

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production declined significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 15%. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped notably in the following year.

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

Exports from Poland

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -2.7% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -4.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 25%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Poland, with a combined 41% share of total exports. Russia, the UK, the Netherlands, Ukraine, France, Belarus, Spain, the United States, Belgium and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +33.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Poland were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 38% of total exports. These countries were followed by Russia, the Netherlands, the UK, Ukraine, France, Belarus, Spain, the United States, Belgium and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 43%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +31.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, 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.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Ukraine (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Poland

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Poland expanded to X tons in 2021, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 39%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% 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 +105.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Poland, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+42.2% per year) and Italy (+9.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Poland, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +10.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+35.5% per year) and Italy (+8.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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