Asia: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

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

The Asian market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) contracted to $X in 2021, which is down by -3.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +80.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +82.4% 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 Singapore (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Japan (X tons), India (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) represented the key exporters of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), together mixing up 92% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +19.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and Singapore ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 63% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +19.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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, rising by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight slump. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the key importers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), together achieving 64% of total imports. India (X tons), South Korea (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Malaysia (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 Vietnam (with a CAGR of +17.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Asia, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 7.1% share.

In China, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (+3.9% per year) and Vietnam (+18.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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