South-Eastern Asia: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use 2025

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the Southeast Asian market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use increased by 6.5% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use decreased by -8.2% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) represented the main exporters of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use in 2022, accounting for near 40% and 39% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), generating a 15% share of total exports. The following exporters - the Philippines (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) - together made up 6.8% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +14.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars for toilet use supplying countries in South-Eastern Asia were Indonesia ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 88% share of total exports. The Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +15.1%, 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 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use decreased by -3.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 19%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Malaysia (X tons), distantly followed by the Philippines (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Cambodia (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) represented the key importers of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, together creating 95% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of +18.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X), Singapore ($X) and Malaysia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 64% share of total imports. Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Cambodia, with a CAGR of +10.9%, 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 2022, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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