Asia-Pacific: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

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

In 2021, the Asia-Pacific market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 19%. The level of production peaked 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-Pacific

In 2021, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports in Asia-Pacific surged to X tons, rising by 19% compared with the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% 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 +69.5% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +74.2% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained 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) and Malaysia (X tons) were the major exporters of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), together generating 88% of total exports. Japan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +11.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplying countries in Asia-Pacific were China ($X), India ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined 62% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +7.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. 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.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: 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-Pacific

In 2021, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports in Asia-Pacific skyrocketed to X tons, surging by 19% on 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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.

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 +4.3% 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 reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Japan (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) represented the largest importers of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), together making up 76% of total imports. Thailand (X tons), India (X tons), Myanmar (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (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, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Asia-Pacific, comprising 24% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +6.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+2.3% per year) and Japan (-1.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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