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

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

In 2021, the Southeast Asian market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 3.6% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 21%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

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

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 1.9% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +78.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +88.4% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) dominates exports structure, together committing 89% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), creating a 9.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +8.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplying countries in South-Eastern Asia were Singapore ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Thailand ($X), together comprising 99% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +7.4%, saw 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 export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (-0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

For the third year in a row, South-Eastern Asia recorded growth in supplies from abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which increased by 21% to X tons in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +33.6% against 2017 indices. 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 soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 +37.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports in 2021 were Vietnam (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together recording 76% of total import. Singapore (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 10% share, followed by Malaysia (9.8%). The Philippines (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +17.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Vietnam ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +18.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Singapore ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+11.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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