Non-ionic surfactants market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Czech non-ionic surfactants market volume grew from 5 050 t to 9 691 t. This expansion was driven by the increasing industrial implementation of nanotechnology, which enabled more efficient production of surfactants for applications like air purification. Concurrently, research and development focused on eco-friendly and biodegradable components, responding to consumer and regulatory pressure for sustainable products, which raised demand for new surfactant formulations.

The market continued to grow, peaking at 11 604 t in 2022. This period was influenced by the development of new surfactant blends with improved properties, such as mid-chain branching, which enhanced detergent efficacy. Furthermore, impending EU legislation to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by 2026/2027 and tighter limits on volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions in interior products prompted manufacturers to adapt their production processes, supporting a shift toward compliant and often higher-value surfactants.

After the 2022 peak, market volume fell to 7 169 t in 2023 before recovering to 10 169 t in 2024. The later years saw market adjustments without specific new driving factors reported, reflecting natural volatility in production and consumption patterns.

Production non-ionic surfactants in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Czechia's non-ionic surfactants production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 10 663 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 37.6% rise compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 125.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 31.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Non-ionic surfactants production in Czechia has risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 5 872 tonnes, representing a sharp 28.3% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production expanded by 89.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 23.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports non-ionic surfactants from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Non-ionic surfactants exports from Czechia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 11 273 tonnes, showing a strong 12.0% advance compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 10.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 225 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 19.1%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 22.4% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Ukraine, and Slovakia were the principal destinations for Czechia's non-ionic surfactants exports in kind. Germany accounted for 36.3% of exports, Ukraine for 34.5%, and Slovakia for 9.3%. Together, these three countries represented 80.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Non-ionic surfactants exports from Czechia have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 24 568 thousand US dollars, indicating a 15.5% rise from the previous year. However, between 2018 and 2021, overall exports decreased by 3.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 19 398 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 23.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Ukraine, Germany, and Slovakia remained the key partners for Czechia's non-ionic surfactants exports in value terms. Ukraine accounted for 48.6% of exports, Germany for 26.0%, and Slovakia for 8.0%. Collectively, these three countries made up 82.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021

Imports non-ionic surfactants to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, non-ionic surfactants imports into Czechia amounted to 14 782 tonnes, which is 2.6% lower than in 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 21.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 11 669 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 3.8%. The highest volume was in 2020 at 15 184 tonnes, marking the largest increase of 30.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Switzerland, and France stood out as the main sources for Czechia's non-ionic surfactants imports in kind. Germany accounted for 23.5% of imports, Switzerland for 15.7%, and France for 15.6%. Together, these three countries represented 54.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported non-ionic surfactants volumes in Czechia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 45 294 thousand US dollars, showing a gradual gain of 9.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 21.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 36 422 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 2.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 13.4% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, France, and Slovakia played leading roles in Czechia's non-ionic surfactants imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 26.0% of imports, France for 21.2%, and Slovakia for 12.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 59.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021