Portugal: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

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

The Portuguese market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) fell slightly to $X in 2021, which is down by -2.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 4,337%. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume decreased by -3.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +130.7% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +18.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 48%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Portugal, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Algeria (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain amounted to +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+65.4% per year) and the Dominican Republic (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Portugal, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Dominican Republic ($X), with a 9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain totaled +7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Dominican Republic (0.0% per year) and Algeria (+66.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 32% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Algeria (+0.5%).

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, purchases abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -23.9% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 35%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Portugal, with a combined 88% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium and France, which together accounted for a further 8.8%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +26.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Portugal were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 84% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +27.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 Netherlands (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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