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

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

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Russian market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when its value increased by 22% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the Russian Federation

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, the amount of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported from Russia expanded markedly to X tons, increasing by 11% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 23%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons) was the main destination for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Russia, accounting for a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Latvia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), fourfold. Belgium (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 Latvia totaled +4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+18.7% per year) and Belgium (+20.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Russia were Latvia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Belarus ($X), together comprising 71% of total exports.

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +19.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 China (+12.2%), 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 the Russian Federation

In 2021, imports of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) into Russia stood at X tons, surging by 13% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +73.5% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +92.2% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Russia, together accounting for 57% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +25.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Russia, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+26.9% per year) and Italy (+2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 8.2% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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