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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) stood at $1,468 per ton in December 2021, falling by -13.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2021 an increase of 27% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $1,703 per ton in September 2021; however, from October 2021 to December 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($3,243 per ton), while the price for Italy ($1,189 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 Poland (+11.7%), 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 Serbia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) stood at $1,276 per ton in 2022, dropping by -43.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 115% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,261 per ton in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($2,129 per ton), while the average price for exports to Montenegro ($513 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 Italy (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

For the fourth year in a row, Serbia recorded growth in overseas purchases of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic), which increased by 0.5% to 2K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) totaled $3M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +59.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Italy (615.1 tons)
2. Germany (611.8 tons)
3. France (414.8 tons)
4. Poland (129.9 tons)
5. Greece (92.6 tons)
6. Turkey (83.2 tons)

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

Exports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) from Serbia soared to 343 tons in 2022, with an increase of 110% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) skyrocketed to $438K in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 180%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Bosnia and Herzegovina (84.9 tons)
2. Italy (67.4 tons)
3. Montenegro (34.7 tons)
4. Russia (26.6 tons)
5. Croatia (13.2 tons)
6. North Macedonia (8.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform