Myanmar: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Myanmar

The Myanmar's market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) reduced slightly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Myanmar

In 2021, the amount of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported from Myanmar reduced to X tons, declining by -10.6% against 2020 figures. In general, exports faced a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,970% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 2,123%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Myanmar, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Thailand totaled +69.6%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Myanmar.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Thailand stood at +47.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Thailand.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Malaysia amounted to +47.5% per year.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Myanmar

Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Myanmar expanded notably to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 10% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +37.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 26%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports fell to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period 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 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Myanmar, together comprising 93% of total imports. South Korea, Vietnam and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.5%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +57.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Thailand ($X) and Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Myanmar, together comprising 88% of total imports. South Korea, Vietnam and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.5%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +66.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, falling by -16.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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