Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Belarus - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Belarus (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Belarus (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Belarus
4. Exports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Belarus

Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Belarus (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) stood at $1,429 per ton in December 2021, dropping by -33.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2021 an increase of 63% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,776 per ton. From April 2021 to December 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($5,524 per ton), while the price for Russia ($924 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2021 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Belarus (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) amounted to $2,540 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 85% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($2,768 per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($1,229 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Belarus

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) decreased by -0.7% to 1.9K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) totaled $3.4M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) to Belarus in 2022:

1. Russia (472.1 tons)
2. Poland (341.3 tons)
3. Italy (270.5 tons)
4. South Africa (233.2 tons)
5. Netherlands (206.9 tons)
6. United Kingdom (149.5 tons)
7. Germany (45.8 tons)
8. Belgium (36.1 tons)

Exports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Belarus

In 2022, approx. 486 tons of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) were exported from Belarus; flattening at the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +39.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) stood at $1.2M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +57.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) from Belarus in 2022:

1. Russia (461.1 tons)
2. Latvia (15.8 tons)
3. Kazakhstan (8.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform