In 2023, Germany led the European production of organic surface-active agents with 94.466 million kilograms, despite a -3.6% decline. Spain followed with a slight decrease of -0.96%. Poland and Italy showed modest growths of 1.32% and 1.55%, respectively. Belgium experienced a significant drop of -100%, ceasing production. France and the Czech Republic saw notable increases of 43.92% and 17.53%, respectively. The United Kingdom and some smaller producers like Serbia and Denmark had stable outputs. In the broader context, Finland and Lithuania experienced growth, while Sweden decreased by -22.07%.
Looking ahead, trends to watch include:
- Potential recovery or exit strategies for countries like Belgium and Greece, which reported a -100% variation.
- Expansion potential in countries with significant growth, such as France and the Czech Republic.
- Impact of regulatory changes and sustainability initiatives on production levels across Europe.
Top countries in Production of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 94,466,000 | 2023 | +0.14% | -3.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 88,226,000 | 2023 | +3.39% | -0.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 39,434,000 | 2023 | -1.48% | +1.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 24,415,000 | 2023 | +47.46% | +1.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 22,279,000 | 2023 | -17.76% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 16,708,000 | 2023 | -25.51% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 France | 15,190,000 | 2023 | -57.13% | +43.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 13,880,000 | 2023 | +10.92% | +17.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3,870,000 | 2023 | -27.45% | +3.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 912,650 | 2023 | -28.31% | -6.93% | View data |
