Asia: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Asia

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Asian market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, when its value decreased by -2% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Asia

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -32.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 34%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports in Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -2.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +43.8% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. The total export 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China was the main exporter of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations in Asia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 34% of total exports in 2021. Turkey (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 13% share, followed by Indonesia (7%), Thailand (6.8%), Saudi Arabia (5.8%) and South Korea (4.5%). Malaysia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), India (X tons), Japan (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Turkey (+9.7%), Vietnam (+8.2%), Saudi Arabia (+8.1%), Japan (+7.6%), Indonesia (+7.3%), Thailand (+5.4%), the United Arab Emirates (+4.9%), Singapore (+4.8%), Malaysia (+4.8%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.3%) and South Korea (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +9.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, India (-3.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkey and China increased by +4.1 and +3.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier in Asia, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 9.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +5.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+5.6% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+12.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 15%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Turkey ($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 (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports in Asia

Imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations expanded remarkably to X tons in 2021, surging by 5% on the previous year. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +72.5% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose markedly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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), followed by South Korea (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main importers of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, together making up 31% of total imports. Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Japan (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Israel (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 United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +12.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations in Asia, comprising 18% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 5.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +8.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (+2.2% per year) and Japan (+2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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