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Non-ionic surfactants market in Belgium

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-ionic surfactants in Belgium expanded to 158 thousand tons in 2020, supported by sustained global demand from the personal care, household detergent, and industrial cleaning sectors, where these agents are favored for their mildness and biocompatibility. However, the subsequent year brought a contraction to 135 thousand tons, while the market's value rose to 177 million US dollars, a shift that coincided with growing consumer preference for higher-value bio-based surfactants.

A series of Belgian and European regulatory measures aimed at protecting workers from endocrine disruptors, implemented through royal decrees in 2022 and further reinforced in July 2023, directly impacted the formulation and use of non-ionic surfactants. This regulatory pressure contributed to a continued decline in market volume, which fell to 128 thousand tons in 2022 and further to 110 thousand tons in 2023. The period also saw increased competition from the entry of new international players specializing in these surfactants.

In 2024, the market demonstrated a recovery, with volume increasing to 123 thousand tons, aligning with the broader European trend of growth in the non-ionic surfactants segment, which remains focused on sustainability and evolving regulatory frameworks for chemical agents.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2019-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2019-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Belgium
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production non-ionic surfactants in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Belgium's output of non-ionic surfactants was valued at 283.4 million US dollars, marking a gradual 8.2% decrease from 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(8.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Belgium produced 260.6 thousand tons of non-ionic surfactants, representing a 7.1% year-on-year increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	7.1%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non-ionic surfactants from Belgium

Exports in kind, K t

Non-ionic surfactants shipments from Belgium to abroad increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Belgium exported 176.8 thousand tons, showing only marginal fluctuations compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports grew by 9.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 157.1 thousand tons, which saw the largest decline of 2.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 12.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.9%)	12.2%	0.3%	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium supplied non-ionic surfactants to many different markets. Even the largest destinations—Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain—together accounted for only 38.2% of total exports in volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Belgium's non-ionic surfactants exports reached 281.4 million US dollars, showing a small 1.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 284.8 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 4.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.1%	0.0%	(1.2%)	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

The country composition of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was dispersed. Germany (14.5% of exports in value), the Netherlands (12.1%), and Spain (10.0%) together formed just 36.6% of total flows, with the remaining 63.4% distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports non-ionic surfactants to Belgium

Imports in kind, K t

Belgium's non-ionic surfactants imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports registered 74.5 thousand tons, constituting a 4.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 10.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.6%)	(5.7%)	(4.8%)	(3.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and the Netherlands continued to lead the list of markets for imports in volume, together accounting for 83.7% of total flows, while other partners played a supplementary role.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Non-ionic surfactants deliveries to Belgium declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Belgium imported approximately 170.1 million US dollars of non-ionic surfactants, reflecting a moderate 5.5% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 12.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 211.4 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 9.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 14.9% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.0%	(14.9%)	(5.5%)	(4.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for imports in value terms of non-ionic surfactants to Belgium were Germany (56.3% of imports in value), the Netherlands (23.2%), and France (5.3%), which jointly accounted for 84.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io