United Arab Emirates: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the United Arab Emirates

The market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in the United Arab Emirates rose markedly to $X in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 54%. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas shipments of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 187% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 459%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 155%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), sevenfold. Oman (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled +28.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+40.2% per year) and Oman (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia stood at +20.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+43.7% per year) and Oman (-2.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, declining by -24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 68%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Iran (+28.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the amount of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imported into the United Arab Emirates was estimated at X tons, growing by 15% against 2020. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), threefold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+5.4% per year) and India (-6.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-8.6% per year) and South Korea (+5.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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