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

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

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Slovak market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when its value decreased by -54.8% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, approx. X tons of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were exported from Slovakia; jumping by 132% against 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 180%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 192% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Slovakia, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), threefold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden totaled -9.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-2.5% per year) and Hungary (+3.8% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Slovakia, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden amounted to -7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-0.7% per year) and Hungary (-5.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. 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 failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Romania (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Slovakia

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -51.3% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 123%. Imports peaked 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 contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 117%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs 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 the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Slovakia, with a combined 84% share of total imports. Hungary and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +62.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Slovakia, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+6.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (-10.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 86%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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