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

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

The Portuguese market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) soared to $X in 2021, rising by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +99.1% against 2019 indices. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 3.7% against the previous year. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 284% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Portugal, together accounting for 72% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +231.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Portugal worldwide, together comprising 69% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +222.0%, 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

In 2021, the average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 82%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the UK (+28.8%), 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 Portugal

In 2021, imports of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) into Portugal stood at X tons, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 +131.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 130% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 +139.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 88%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Portugal, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +39.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-8.7% per year) and Spain (+8.4% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Portugal, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at +37.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+4.2% per year) and the Netherlands (-9.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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