Australia and Oceania: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Australia and Oceania

The market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Australia and Oceania soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 191%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, exports of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Australia and Oceania skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 61% compared with 2020. In general, exports, however, faced a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), generating a 19% share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of -3.7% from 2012 to 2021. New Zealand (-28.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Australia increased by +59 percentage points.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia totaled -3.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 26%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+0.6%).

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas purchases of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 4.3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the major importer of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 74% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), comprising a 21% share of total imports. Solomon Islands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -7.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Solomon Islands (+10.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Solomon Islands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +10.3% from 2012-2021. New Zealand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of New Zealand and Solomon Islands increased by +9.9 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Australia and Oceania, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia amounted to -5.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+1.9% per year) and Solomon Islands (+4.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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