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

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

The Pakistani market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 64% 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). Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Pakistan

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 152% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons) was the main destination for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Pakistan, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Bangladesh exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bangladesh was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+35.0% per year) and Tunisia (-10.2% per year).

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Pakistan, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bangladesh totaled -2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+41.8% per year) and Tunisia (-11.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, waning by -9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($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 Arab Emirates (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Pakistan

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 119% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% 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 +46.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Pakistan, accounting for a 32% share of total imports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +24.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+68.6% per year) and Germany (+2.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Pakistan, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +24.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+65.2% per year) and Germany (+2.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, falling by -34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($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 (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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