Non-ionic surfactant trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in non-ionic surfactant was worth $5.72 billion in 2024, about 2.16 million tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017, and up 9% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.72B | 2.16M t |
| 2023 | $5.24B | 1.84M t |
| 2022 | $6.22B | 1.99M t |
| 2021 | $5.84B | 2.14M t |
| 2020 | $4.79B | 2.02M t |
| 2019 | $4.80B | 1.98M t |
| 2018 | $5.12B | 1.97M t |
| 2017 | $4.77B | 1.90M t |
Top non-ionic surfactant exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 17% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 125 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $999.8M | 18% |
| China | $808.2M | 14% |
| United States | $720.0M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $481.2M | 8.4% |
| Belgium | $401.9M | 7% |
| Italy | $240.0M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $217.4M | 3.8% |
| France | $190.0M | 3.3% |
| India | $189.5M | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $165.2M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $159.2M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $117.8M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (6%), China (6%) and France (5%). 204 countries imported it, and the top three take 17% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $345.6M | 6% |
| China | $343.2M | 6% |
| France | $275.3M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $269.6M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $242.0M | 4.2% |
| United States | $238.0M | 4.2% |
| Brazil | $211.0M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $208.8M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $205.7M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $203.1M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $188.1M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $150.3M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $5.92 per kg and Belgium $1.92 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3402.13: Organic surface-active agents: non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale. HS 3402 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most non-ionic surfactant?
Germany exported $999.8 million in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by China (14%) and the United States (13%). In all, 125 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most non-ionic surfactant?
Germany imported $345.6 million in 2024, 6% of world imports, ahead of China (6%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 17%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in non-ionic surfactant?
It was worth $5.72 billion in 2024, about 2.16 million tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $6.22 billion. 125 countries reported exports and 204 reported imports.
What is the average price of non-ionic surfactant per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $5.92 per kg and Belgium $1.92 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for non-ionic surfactant?
The HS code for non-ionic surfactant is subheading 3402.13, in chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3402 page.
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