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

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

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Australian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when its value increased by 17% to $X. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Australia

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Australia

In 2021, shipments abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 220% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Australia, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), eightfold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore totaled +10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+7.4% per year) and Canada (+88.2% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Australia, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore stood at +12.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+15.6% per year) and Canada (+80.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -2.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Egypt (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Australia

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -2.1% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 54%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 59%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), China (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Australia, with a combined 87% share of total imports. South Korea, the United States, Spain and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +72.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Vietnam ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Australia, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +69.1%, 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

In 2021, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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