Spain: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Spain

The Spanish organic surface active agent market reduced to $X in 2021, which is down by -14.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Organic surface active agent consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in Spain

In value terms, organic surface active agent production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from Spain

In 2021, the amount of organic surface active agents exported from Spain expanded rapidly to X tons, increasing by 12% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; 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

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main destinations of organic surface active agent exports from Spain, together comprising 36% of total exports. Italy, Portugal, Morocco, the United States, El Salvador, Poland, Tunisia, Belgium, the UK and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by El Salvador (with a CAGR of +98.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for organic surface active agent exported from Spain worldwide, together accounting for 33% of total exports. Algeria, Portugal, the United States, Morocco, Poland, El Salvador, Belgium, Tunisia, the UK and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, El Salvador, with a CAGR of +90.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average organic surface active agent export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 21% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 France (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into Spain

In 2021, overseas purchases of organic surface active agents decreased by -4.7% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 +57.5% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. 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), Portugal (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of organic surface active agent imports to Spain, with a combined 61% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agents to Spain, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-1.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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