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

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

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Myanmar's market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, when its value decreased by -6.1% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Myanmar

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 12,464% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Myanmar, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Cambodia (X kg), with a 3.8% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (-19.8% per year) and Cambodia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exports from Myanmar, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Luxembourg, with a 3.4% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (-22.1% per year) and Luxembourg (+17,483.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, growing by 136% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+133.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Myanmar

Imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations into Myanmar soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 23% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 159% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 109%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Myanmar, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand stood at +46.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+48.1% per year) and Indonesia (+61.6% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Myanmar, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand totaled +23.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+26.5% per year) and Indonesia (+44.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -20.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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