U.S.: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -5.7% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by 7.7% against the previous year. 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 the U.S.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 6.9%. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 9.4% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat 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

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from the United States, with a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), twofold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada totaled -2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+1.4% per year) and South Korea (+7.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from the United States were Canada ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Mexico ($X), with a combined 49% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, South Korea, the Netherlands, Brazil, India, Japan, the UK, Belgium, Germany and Hong Kong SAR, which together accounted for a further 34%.

Among the main countries of destination, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +21.8%, 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 export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, purchases abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -13.6% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable increase 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 2017 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Israel (X tons), India (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to the United States, together accounting for 34% of total imports. China, South Korea, the UK, Egypt, Italy, Germany, Indonesia, Mexico, Japan and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 52%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +116.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Israel ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to the United States, together comprising 32% of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, the UK, Canada, Indonesia, South Korea, Italy, Mexico, China, Egypt and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 51%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +110.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, growing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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