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

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

The Chinese market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) declined modestly to $X in 2021, waning by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 13%. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from China

In 2021, exports of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) from China rose significantly to X tons, surging by 6.9% against 2020. In general, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 203%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from China, with a combined 44% share of total exports. These countries were followed by South Africa, Australia, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Thailand, Honduras, Canada and Russia, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +59.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from China were Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Bangladesh ($X), with a combined 38% share of total exports. South Africa, the Philippines, Australia, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Canada, Russia, Malaysia and Honduras lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +66.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($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 Canada (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into China

In 2021, the amount of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imported into China soared to X tons, rising by 27% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +81.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to China, together accounting for 56% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +46.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to China were the United States ($X), Japan ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports. South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, France, Taiwan (Chinese) and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +32.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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