Romania: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

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

In 2021, the Romanian market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption showed a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Romania

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume increased by 31% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 175%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 187%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Romania, with a combined 80% share of total exports. Turkey, Greece, Sweden and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +9,810.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Moldova ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Romania worldwide, together comprising 75% of total exports. Turkey, Greece, Sweden and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +3,819.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, growing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Belgium (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Romania

In 2021, supplies from abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -15.3% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Romania, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +53.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+8.6% per year) and Italy (+18.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Romania, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +43.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+11.7% per year) and Poland (+12.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 UK ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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