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

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

The Russian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) surged to $X in 2021, growing by 15% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, saw measured growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, the amount of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported from Russia fell to X tons, with a decrease of -14.9% compared with 2020. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 123%. 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 soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Russia, accounting for a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), threefold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kazakhstan amounted to +11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+28.3% per year) and Ukraine (+8.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Russia were Belarus ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together accounting for 86% of total exports. Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 5.5%.

Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +52.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 38% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 46% against the previous year. 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 foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($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 Ukraine (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into the Russian Federation

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -2.5% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 198%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 157%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), China (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Russia, with a combined 50% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +42.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Russia, with a combined 45% share of total imports. France, the United States, South Korea, Poland, Sweden, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +53.9%, 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 cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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