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

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

The New Zealand market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 23% 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). In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +8.6% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, exports of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) from New Zealand fell remarkably to X tons, waning by -91.5% compared with the year before. Overall, exports saw a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 201%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports declined markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 143% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X kg), Australia (X kg) and Fiji (X kg) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from New Zealand, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from New Zealand, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 28% share of total exports. It was followed by Fiji, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Australia totaled -25.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (0.0% per year) and Fiji (-50.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -52.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 95%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($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 United States (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, the amount of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imported into New Zealand expanded significantly to X tons, increasing by 12% against 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% 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 +36.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to New Zealand, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malaysia (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +15.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-1.0% per year) and Malaysia (+82.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to New Zealand, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +30.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+18.5% per year) and China (+0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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