Thailand: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Thailand

After two years of decline, the Thai market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 1.6% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Thailand

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Thailand

In 2021, overseas shipments of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 10% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 +81.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Thailand, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Malaysia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Vietnam (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Malaysia stood at +19.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (+16.0% per year) and Vietnam (-1.4% per year).

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Thailand, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Malaysia stood at +9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+33.6% per year) and Vietnam (-6.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Thailand

In 2021, overseas purchases of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 24% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 +3.0% 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

China (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Thailand, with a combined 57% share of total imports. South Korea, Germany, the United States, Japan, Vietnam, India, Poland, Taiwan (Chinese) and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +70.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Thailand were China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined 46% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, South Korea, Japan, the United States, India, Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), Poland and the Philippines, which together accounted for a further 46%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +63.4%, 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

In 2021, the average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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