Singapore: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

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

The Singaporean market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) shrank dramatically to $X in 2021, falling by -47.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the market value increased by 8.1% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Singapore

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 31%. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

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

Exports from Singapore

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume decreased by -5.5% to X tons. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +65.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +36.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Singapore, with a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+15.5% per year) and Indonesia (+5.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Singapore, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at +10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+11.9% per year) and Indonesia (+2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Malaysia ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($X per ton) and China ($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 Malaysia (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Singapore

In 2021, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Singapore rose significantly to X tons, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Singapore, together comprising 42% of total imports. Thailand, Belgium, Taiwan (Chinese), Sweden, Malaysia, India, the Netherlands, Japan and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +32.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Singapore, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.9% per year) and China (+8.9% 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, surging by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 UK (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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