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

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

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Slovak market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when its value decreased by -71.3% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Slovakia

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 9.7% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Slovakia

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Slovakia rose sharply to X tons in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Slovakia, with a combined 54% share of total exports. Germany, the UK, Italy, Hungary, Ukraine, Croatia, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Serbia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +60.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined 51% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, the UK, Hungary, Italy, Ukraine, Slovenia, Croatia, the Netherlands, Serbia and Romania, which together accounted for a further 41%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +48.2%, recorded 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

The average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 22% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Germany (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 80% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports showed strong growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Slovakia, together comprising 74% of total imports. Germany, Finland, Belgium, France, Austria and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +161.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Slovakia, together accounting for 63% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Finland, Belgium, France, Austria and Italy, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +150.2%, saw 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

In 2021, the average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, waning by -25% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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