Thailand: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

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

The Thai market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) fell to $X in 2021, dropping by -4.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Thailand

In 2021, overseas shipments of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 21% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 173%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 132%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Thailand, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +118.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and China ($X) were the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Thailand worldwide, with a combined 83% share of total exports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +108.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 India (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Thailand

In 2021, approx. X tons of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported into Thailand; rising by 43% against the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Spain (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Thailand, together accounting for 83% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +37.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Thailand, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+36.1% per year) and South Korea (+5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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