Northern America: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Northern America

The North American market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) expanded to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Northern America

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production expanded notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, overseas shipments of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports totaled $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap). Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Northern America, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the United States, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%).

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Northern America

In 2023, purchases abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports saw a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports shrank significantly to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Bermuda prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Greenland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Bermuda experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap). Greenland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Bermuda (X p.p.) and Greenland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Bermuda ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Northern America, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greenland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Bermuda, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Greenland ($X per ton), while Bermuda amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greenland (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform