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

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

In 2021, the Indonesian market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 23% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +56.8% against 2019 indices. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Exports from Indonesia

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were exported from Indonesia; growing by 4.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Indonesia, together comprising 40% of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, India, Libya and Australia, which together accounted for a further 53%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +38.1%), 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 Indonesia were China ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together comprising 42% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +41.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+11.1%), 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 Indonesia

For the third year in a row, Indonesia recorded growth in supplies from abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which increased by 11% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +69.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Singapore (X tons) constituted the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Indonesia, with a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Singapore exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Singapore totaled +11.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+18.6% per year) and Malaysia (+19.3% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Indonesia, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Singapore amounted to +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+15.0% per year) and South Korea (+2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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