Pakistan: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

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

In 2021, the Pakistani market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, overseas shipments of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 63% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,010% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 849% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) were the main destinations of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Pakistan, with a combined 58% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Cameroon, Mozambique, Honduras, Afghanistan, Paraguay, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Libya, which together accounted for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Honduras (with a CAGR of +745.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Angola ($X), the United States ($X) and Mozambique ($X) were the largest markets for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Pakistan worldwide, with a combined 61% share of total exports. Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Honduras, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Paraguay, Venezuela, Qatar and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Among the main countries of destination, Honduras, with a CAGR of +915.4%, recorded 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 anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, growing by 50% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Angola ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($X per ton) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+54.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume increased by 28% to X tons. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 38%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 +24.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 37%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Pakistan, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), threefold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+14.8% per year) and Malaysia (+60.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Pakistan, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+10.3% per year) and Malaysia (+48.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, falling by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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