Indonesia: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

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

The Indonesian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) reduced slightly to $X in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked 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 Indonesia

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Indonesia

In 2021, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Indonesia rose notably to X tons, picking up by 13% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 187%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 130%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons), India (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Indonesia, together comprising 68% of total exports. Turkey, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +177.9%), 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 Indonesia were Thailand ($X), India ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined 62% share of total exports. Vietnam, Malaysia, China, Japan and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +158.1%, 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

The average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 8.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 China (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Indonesia

In 2021, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Indonesia soared to X tons, increasing by 19% on 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% 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 +36.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Indonesia, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), fourfold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+103.7% per year) and South Korea (+5.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Indonesia, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+102.4% per year) and South Korea (+5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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