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

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

The Japanese market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) fell to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -9.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 23%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

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

Exports from Japan

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume increased by 25% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Japan, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), fourfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+1.3% per year) and the United States (-3.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Japan, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+1.3% per year) and the United States (-2.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 8.4%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 Netherlands (+4.3%), 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 Japan

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 52% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +70.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 +75.0% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Singapore (X tons), the United States (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Japan, with a combined 82% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Philippines, Germany, South Korea and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +98.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Japan were the United States ($X), Singapore ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 76% of total imports. Germany, the Philippines, South Korea and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of +104.4%, saw 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

The average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -1.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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