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

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

In 2021, the Turkish market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 29% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +60.9% against 2019 indices. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Turkey

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -62.8% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 84%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 91%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Turkey, with a combined 42% share of total exports. Afghanistan, Germany, Iraq, Italy, Morocco, Ukraine, Russia, the United States, Georgia and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Afghanistan (with a CAGR of +167.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X), Egypt ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Turkey worldwide, together comprising 41% of total exports. These countries were followed by Pakistan, Russia, Afghanistan, Morocco, Iraq, Ukraine, the United States, Italy, Iran and Georgia, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Afghanistan, with a CAGR of +132.1%, saw 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

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 21%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 Russia (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, overseas purchases of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 1% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +31.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 45%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 +55.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Turkey, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +31.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+13.0% per year) and China (+4.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Turkey, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +27.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+12.2% per year) and China (+1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 21% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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