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

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

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was growth in the Asian market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when its value increased by 0.2% to $X. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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 relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Asia

Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to X tons in 2021, picking up by 25% against the previous year. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +61.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +71.2% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), distantly followed by India (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the key exporters of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), together achieving 83% of total exports. Japan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 55% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, Indonesia, Turkey, Thailand and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 29%.

Among the main exporting countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of +21.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported in Asia; increasing by 19% on the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +68.5% against 2012 indices. 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 soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +41.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), followed by Malaysia (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main importers of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), together generating 54% of total imports. South Korea (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), Thailand (X tons), India (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main 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, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Asia, comprising 19% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 6% share.

In China, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (+2.3% per year) and Japan (-1.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($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

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