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

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

In 2021, the Romanian market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -0.1% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +78.2% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

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

Exports from Romania

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Romania declined dramatically to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -18.8% on the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 116%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 216%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X tons) was the main destination for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Romania, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Moldova exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X tons), threefold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Moldova amounted to +44.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (+39.3% per year) and Hungary (+24.0% per year).

In value terms, Moldova ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Romania, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Moldova stood at +51.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+31.8% per year) and Greece (+41.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 46%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 (+6.3%), 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 Romania

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume decreased by -10.9% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +78.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 31%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Romania, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +28.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+11.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+7.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Romania were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 73% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 15%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +42.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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 (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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