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

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

The Romanian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after four years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a deep slump. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Romania

In 2021, shipments abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 951% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 848% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Romania, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Moldova (X tons), twofold. Bulgaria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at +104.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (+3.1% per year) and Bulgaria (-15.3% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Romania, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +107.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (-6.2% per year) and Moldova (-2.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 53% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) export price decreased by -8.9% against 2019 indices. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($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 Hungary (+29.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Romania

After four years of decline, purchases abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 43% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 166% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure 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 rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Romania, together accounting for 54% of total imports. Greece, Hungary, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +54.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Romania were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 58% share of total imports. Hungary, Greece, Poland, Sweden and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +54.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -25.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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