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

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

For the fifth consecutive year, the Bangladeshi market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 38% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a pronounced expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Bangladesh

In 2021, approx. X kg of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were exported from Bangladesh; stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight shrinkage. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a pronounced decline. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Luxembourg (X kg) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Bangladesh, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Luxembourg exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Luxembourg was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (0.0% per year) and Thailand (-41.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Luxembourg ($X) and Thailand ($X) were the largest markets for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Bangladesh worldwide, together comprising 65% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +3.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 the Netherlands (+3.7%).

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Bangladesh

For the fifth year in a row, Bangladesh recorded growth in overseas purchases of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which increased by 18% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 169%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 141%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Bangladesh, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from India amounted to +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+31.4% per year) and South Korea (+12.0% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Bangladesh, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from India was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+30.1% per year) and South Korea (+10.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure 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 supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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