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

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

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Indonesian market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when its value increased by 2.5% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight curtailment. 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 Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Indonesia

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Indonesia

For the third consecutive year, Indonesia recorded growth in overseas shipments of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which increased by 11% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +47.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% 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 +53.0% against 2017 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), China (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main destinations of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Indonesia, together accounting for 46% of total exports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, Thailand, the United States, Myanmar, Singapore, Germany, South Korea, India and Japan, which together accounted for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Myanmar (with a CAGR of +140.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), China ($X) and the Philippines ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Indonesia worldwide, together comprising 38% of total exports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, the United States, Germany, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, Myanmar, Japan and India, which together accounted for a further 51%.

Myanmar, with a CAGR of +122.7%, saw 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

The average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($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 Germany (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Indonesia

In 2021, approx. X tons of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported into Indonesia; shrinking by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Indonesia, together accounting for 55% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +36.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Indonesia, together accounting for 42% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +26.8%, 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

The average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum 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 Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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