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

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

The Pakistani market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 61% 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, consumption continues to indicate a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, the amount of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported from Pakistan reduced dramatically to X tons, dropping by -36.1% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports saw a significant decrease. The smallest decline of -19.3% was in 2020. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic setback. The smallest decline of -18.3% was in 2015. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Afghanistan totaled -22.4%.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Pakistan, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Afghanistan totaled -20.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+7.7%).

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, approx. X tons of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported into Pakistan; with an increase of 41% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 283% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 178%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X tons), eightfold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+32.1% per year) and Sweden (+7.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Pakistan, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+22.1% per year) and Sweden (+4.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 19%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: 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 China (-2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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