United Kingdom: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the UK

The UK market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) contracted modestly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the UK

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9.8%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -14% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports rose notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 11%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from the UK, together comprising 23% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +8.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from the UK, comprising 13% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 6.3% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+7.2% per year) and France (-12.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Germany (+6.9%), 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 UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported into the UK; dropping by -20.9% on 2020 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 9.7% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to the UK, together accounting for 71% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, France, Spain, the United States, China, Poland, Sweden and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +71.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to the UK, with a combined 66% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Belgium, France, Spain, Sweden, Poland, China and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 27%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +65.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, growing by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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