China: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in China

The Chinese market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations shrank to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in China

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from China

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -9% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +59.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from China, with a combined 15% share of total exports. Ghana, Malaysia, Vietnam, Venezuela, the Philippines, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, the United States and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Venezuela (with a CAGR of +28.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Malaysia ($X) were the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from China worldwide, with a combined 21% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +19.2%, recorded 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 non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Venezuela ($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 South Korea (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into China

In 2021, the amount of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations imported into China rose markedly to X tons, growing by 12% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +5.2% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 62% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +106.7% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to China, with a combined 37% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, Germany, Singapore, Italy, Thailand, Indonesia and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 50%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +47.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to China were Japan ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 51% share of total imports. Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese), Italy, Malaysia, Thailand, Poland and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +48.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 48% against the previous year. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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