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

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

The MENA's market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was estimated at $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in MENA

In 2023, shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports contracted to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, posted slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the major exporter of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in MENA, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Israel (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Turkey, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in MENA

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose significantly to X tons in 2023, surging by X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Egypt (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Israel (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%) and Jordan (X%). Iran (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Jordan (X%), Algeria (X%), Iraq (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%), Iran (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Jordan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Egypt experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Turkey and Jordan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform