Hong Kong SAR, China - Organic Surface Active Agents - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingRemarkable Rise in Organic Surface Active Agent Imports in Hong Kong to $15M in 2023
Hong Kong Organic Surface Active Agent Imports
In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of organic surface active agents, when their volume increased by 106% to 7.2K tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Imports peaked at 13K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, organic surface active agent imports surged to $15M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $34M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Organic Surface Active Agent in Hong Kong (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| China | 8.4 | 11.9 | 9.9 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 7.6 | 7.2 | 10.5 | 10.1 | 2.6 | 6.2 |
| United States | 6.8 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 5.6 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 2.6 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 2.8 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Germany | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Singapore | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Australia | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Japan | 6.5 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Netherlands | 0.7 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | N/A | 0.1 |
| Others | 4.9 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
| Total | 32.8 | 33.5 | 30.2 | 22.4 | 21.8 | 31.5 | 22.9 | 25.7 | 22.8 | 6.9 | 14.9 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (4.5K tons) constituted the largest organic surface active agent supplier to Hong Kong, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, organic surface active agent imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (1K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (600 tons), with an 8.4% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-2.6% per year) and the United States (-5.5% per year).
In value terms, China ($6.2M) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agents to Hong Kong, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($2.6M), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with an 11% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-9.1% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-5.0% per year).
Imports by Type
Organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) (3K tons), anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) (2.1K tons) and non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) (2K tons) were the main products of organic surface active agent imports to Hong Kong, with a combined 98% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) (with a CAGR of -0.9%), while imports for the other products experienced a decline.
In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) ($5.8M), organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) ($5.3M) and anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) ($3.2M) constituted the most imported types of organic surface active agents in Hong Kong, together accounting for 96% of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the organic surface active agent price amounted to $2,075 per ton (CIF, Hong Kong), rising by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $3,130 per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($10,745 per ton), while the price for India ($718 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for organic surface active agent in Hong Kong SAR, China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20412020 - Anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap)
- Prodcom 20412030 - Cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap)
- Prodcom 20412050 - Non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap)
- Prodcom 20412090 - Organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, c ationic, non-ionic)
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
