South-Eastern Asia: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, the amount of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported in South-Eastern Asia surged to X tons, with an increase of 18% against 2020. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 31%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Indonesia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons), together recording 80% of total export. The Philippines (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 13% share, followed by Vietnam (5.4%). Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +21.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplying countries in South-Eastern Asia were Indonesia ($X), Thailand ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together comprising 74% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Philippines, Vietnam and Singapore, which together accounted for a further 26%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +21.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The level of export 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 origin: the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Malaysia (X tons), distantly followed by the Philippines (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) represented the major importers of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), together mixing up 96% of total imports. Singapore (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +21.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 61% share of total imports. The Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +19.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild descent. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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