Russian Federation: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the Russian Federation

In 2021, the Russian market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 4.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Russia soared to X tons, increasing by 64% against 2020. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed 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 failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main destinations of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Russia, with a combined 74% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Uzbekistan, Lithuania and Armenia, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Armenia (with a CAGR of +91.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) were the largest markets for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Russia worldwide, together comprising 71% of total exports. These countries were followed by Uzbekistan, Lithuania and Armenia, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Among the main countries of destination, Armenia, with a CAGR of +88.7%, recorded 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 anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 Belarus (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into the Russian Federation

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -7.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 31%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 18%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Russia, with a combined 55% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, India, South Korea, France, Norway, Poland, the UK and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +37.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Russia, together comprising 49% of total imports. These countries were followed by Norway, India, France, South Korea, the Czech Republic, Poland, the UK and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 28%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +35.9%, recorded 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 anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 27% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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