United Arab Emirates: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

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

In 2021, the market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in the United Arab Emirates increased by 55% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +59.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production shrank markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 124%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 23% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 167%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), fivefold. Pakistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to +63.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+10.7% per year) and Pakistan (+106.6% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia stood at +71.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+16.5% per year) and Pakistan (+94.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, waning by -6.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +10.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) export price increased by +24.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 51%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Qatar (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

For the fifth year in a row, the United Arab Emirates recorded growth in purchases abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which increased by 47% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 61% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +31.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were China ($X), India ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 54% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +29.0%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 23% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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