ASEAN: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in ASEAN

After two years of decline, the ASEAN market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 3.9% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in ASEAN

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in ASEAN

In 2021, approx. X tons of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were exported in ASEAN; with an increase of 18% compared with the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Indonesia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons), together resulting at 80% of total export. It was distantly followed by the Philippines (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons), together creating an 18% share of total exports. Singapore (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +21.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Thailand ($X) and Malaysia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 74% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Philippines, Vietnam and Singapore, which together accounted for a further 26%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +21.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in ASEAN

In 2021, supplies from abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Malaysia (X tons), distantly followed by the Philippines (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) represented the largest importers of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), together creating 96% of total imports. Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +21.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Vietnam ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 61% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar and Singapore, which together accounted for a further 38%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of +19.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight reduction. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform