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

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

The Portuguese market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 24% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate significant growth. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, shipments abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 968% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports saw slight growth. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a measured expansion. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Portugal, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Angola (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (+70.5% per year) and France (+145.3% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Portugal, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (+57.8% per year) and France (+135.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -32.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 136%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Honduras (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Portugal

Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Portugal dropped to X tons in 2021, waning by -11.9% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 243% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 174%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Portugal, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +17.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+57.9% per year) and Belgium (+50.8% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Portugal, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +14.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+36.8% per year) and Belgium (+49.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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