Australia and Oceania: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2025

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

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations in Australia and Oceania reduced to X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 0.7% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. 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 was the major exporter of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 69% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), generating a 28% share of total exports. Fiji (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -1.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Fiji (+5.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +5.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, New Zealand (-9.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+17 p.p.) and Fiji (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -18.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

In Australia, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (-9.1% per year) and Fiji (+3.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji ($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 (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations were imported in Australia and Oceania; almost unchanged from 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated temperate growth 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, imports increased by +67.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 24%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 66% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), constituting a 23% share of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X tons) and Fiji (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations imports into Australia stood at +4.8%. At the same time, Fiji (+7.4%), Papua New Guinea (+4.4%) and New Zealand (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +7.4% from 2012-2021. While the share of Australia (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations in Australia and Oceania, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at +5.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+4.1% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 8.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji ($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 (+0.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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