Turkey: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Turkey

In 2021, the Turkish market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -12.7% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Turkey

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Turkey

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 383% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) were the main destinations of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Turkey, together accounting for 59% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +75.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Iraq ($X) and Serbia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Turkey worldwide, together accounting for 57% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Serbia, with a CAGR of +64.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum 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 foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Iraq (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, purchases abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 40% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +102.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed pronounced growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Turkey, together accounting for 68% of total imports. These countries were followed by India, South Korea, the UK, the Czech Republic, Iran, France, Malaysia and China, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +152.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Turkey were Egypt ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 67% of total imports. These countries were followed by India, South Korea, the UK, France, the Czech Republic, Iran, Malaysia and China, which together accounted for a further 22%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +126.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices reached 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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