Southern Asia: Market for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin 2022

Market Size for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Southern Asia

In 2021, the South Asian skin organic surface-active products market decreased by -0.1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -1.5% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Southern Asia

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -1.4% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of organic surface-active products for washing the skin were exported in Southern Asia; increasing by 8.4% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 112%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products exports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

India dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 98% of total exports in 2021. Pakistan (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the organic surface-active products for washing the skin exports, with a CAGR of +13.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Pakistan (+11.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of India (+3.3 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest skin organic surface-active products supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled +10.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -14.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (-1.1%).

Imports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of organic surface-active products for washing the skin decreased by -1% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons), distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), Nepal (X tons) and Maldives (X tons) represented the key importers of organic surface-active products for washing the skin, together achieving 95% of total imports. Afghanistan (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Nepal (with a CAGR of +27.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest skin organic surface-active products importing markets in Southern Asia were India ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Nepal ($X), with a combined 81% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Nepal, with a CAGR of +34.1%, saw 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 Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 19% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 30%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($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 (+8.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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