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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) stood at $1,307 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,739 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($3,472 per ton), while the price for Iran ($796 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+7.5%), 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 Iraq (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) amounted to $929 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 41%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $3,518 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to -2.9% per year.

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

In 2022, imports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) into Iraq soared to 2.9K tons, with an increase of 16% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) surged to $3.8M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years.

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

1. Iran (1082.4 tons)
2. China (709.3 tons)
3. Turkey (564.4 tons)
4. Egypt (268.2 tons)
5. United Arab Emirates (74.3 tons)
6. India (47.0 tons)
7. Jordan (42.8 tons)
8. Kuwait (27.3 tons)

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) decreased by -49.6% to 5.4 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 10,496% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 16 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) contracted notably to $5K in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 8,229%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $15K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

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

1. Turkey (5.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform