Malaysia: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Malaysia

The Malaysian market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations contracted to $X in 2021, reducing by -6.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight decrease. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Malaysia

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 30%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Malaysia

In 2021, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Malaysia was estimated at X tons, growing by 12% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 16%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Malaysia, with a combined 48% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei Darussalam, Hong Kong SAR, India, the Philippines, Japan, Pakistan and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Singapore ($X) and Vietnam ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from Malaysia worldwide, together accounting for 47% of total exports. Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, India, Pakistan, Hong Kong SAR, Turkey and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +10.9%, saw 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

In 2021, the average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 Vietnam (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Malaysia

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 3.8% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations reached $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations 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, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Malaysia, accounting for a 34% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Indonesia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+9.6% per year) and China (+3.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Malaysia were Indonesia ($X), China ($X) and Vietnam ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports. Thailand, Singapore, the United States and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +10.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 5.7% 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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