Malaysia: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

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

The Malaysian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) fell to $X in 2021, waning by -6.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Malaysia

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Malaysia

In 2021, overseas shipments of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -5.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 96%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Malaysia, together comprising 66% of total exports. Kenya, New Zealand, Jordan, Singapore, Uganda, Bahrain, Oman, the United States, Taiwan (Chinese) and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of +536.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Malaysia worldwide, with a combined 64% share of total exports. Jordan, Kenya, Singapore, New Zealand, Taiwan (Chinese), the United States, Bahrain, Oman, Uganda and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of +452.4%, saw 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

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Singapore (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -14.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 62%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -8.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Philippines (X tons), China (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Malaysia, with a combined 74% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +52.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Malaysia were the Philippines ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of +50.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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