Organic surfactants and washing preparations market in North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for organic surfactants and washing preparations in North Macedonia contracted from 37 916 t in 2019 to 35 539 t in 2022, before rebounding strongly to 40 919 t by 2024.

In value terms, the market grew consistently from $42.2 million in 2019 to $45.2 million in 2022, then surged to $60.6 million in 2024, indicating a shift towards higher-value products or increased unit prices.

Across the full 2018-2024 period, the sector showed resilience with overall volume and value expansion, underscoring sustained demand for these products in the North Macedonian market.

Production organic surfactants and washing preparations in North Macedonia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, the output of organic surfactants and washing preparations in North Macedonia was valued at 1 702 thousand US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged from 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, production increased by 3.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in North Macedonia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2019, North Macedonia produced 1 773 tonnes of organic surfactants and washing preparations, showing relative stability compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, production decreased by 2.7%, resulting in an annualized decline of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in North Macedonia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports organic surfactants and washing preparations from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, North Macedonia's export volume of organic surfactants and washing preparations reached 2 053 tonnes, marking a modest increase of 6.3% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 13.3%, with an annualized rate of 4.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 8.6%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Greece, and Albania were the leading destinations for North Macedonia's exports in kind of organic surfactants and washing preparations. Serbia accounted for 62.4% of exports, Greece for 4.3%, and Albania for 3.3%, with their combined share reaching 69.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, North Macedonia's exports of organic surfactants and washing preparations in value terms reached 2 401 thousand US dollars, showing a modest gain of 3.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 15.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 13.0%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 1.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Greece, and Croatia were the top buyers of organic surfactants and washing preparations from North Macedonia in value terms. Serbia represented 62.7% of exports, Greece 5.5%, and Croatia 3.3%, with their combined share accounting for 71.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports organic surfactants and washing preparations to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, North Macedonia's import volume of organic surfactants and washing preparations totalled 39 158 tonnes, showing a small advance of 2.8% from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 6.9%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for imports in kind of organic surfactants and washing preparations to North Macedonia was quite broad. Serbia accounted for 19.2% of imports, Croatia for 15.2%, and Czechia for 11.2%, with these three countries together representing only 45.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, North Macedonia's imports of organic surfactants and washing preparations in value terms totalled 45 804 thousand US dollars, up by 7.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 16.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.3%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 11.6%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the market base for imports in value terms was wide, with Serbia, Croatia, and Czechia as key partners. Serbia accounted for 14.2% of imports, Croatia for 13.3%, and Czechia for 11.3%, jointly representing just 38.8% of total flows. The remaining 61.2% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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