Australia: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

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

In 2021, the Australian market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 4% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Australia

In 2021, shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 79% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after five years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Australia, with a combined 52% share of total exports. Malaysia, New Zealand, China, South Africa, New Caledonia, Indonesia and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for New Caledonia (with a CAGR of +169.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Vietnam ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Australia worldwide, together accounting for 45% of total exports. These countries were followed by Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia, South Africa, China, Indonesia, New Caledonia and Chile, which together accounted for a further 36%.

Among the main countries of destination, New Caledonia, with a CAGR of +109.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 23%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Caledonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+26.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Australia

In 2021, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Australia declined slightly to X tons, which is down by -2% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Australia, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Thailand (X tons), with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +9.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-1.6% per year) and Thailand (-14.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Australia were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for 62% of total imports.

Japan, with a CAGR of +60.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 14%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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