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

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

The Chinese market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) fell slightly to $X in 2021, which is down by -3.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 13%. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from China

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 34% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 105%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), India (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from China, with a combined 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +34.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from China were Vietnam ($X), South Korea ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 20% share of total exports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +35.5%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Bangladesh (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into China

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported into China; approximately equating 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Singapore (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to China, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X), Japan ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to China, with a combined 49% share of total imports.

Singapore, with a CAGR of +9.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 30% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild increase. As a result, import price attained 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($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 (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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