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

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

The Ukrainian market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, picking up by 13% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 680%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Ukraine

In 2021, approx. X tons of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were exported from Ukraine; with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, faced a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, faced a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Ukraine, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Belarus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), threefold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belarus totaled +4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (-3.4% per year) and Slovakia (+40.1% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Ukraine, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belarus amounted to +9.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (-2.8% per year) and Poland (+5.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Azerbaijan ($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 (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Ukraine

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume decreased by -5.7% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Ukraine, with a 34% share of total imports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hungary (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +12.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+42.0% per year) and Hungary (+180.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Ukraine, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+38.7% per year) and Hungary (+161.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Russia ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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