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

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

The Thai market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) dropped to $X in 2021, declining by -8.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a mild downturn. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Thailand

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Thailand soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 39% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 46%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a noticeable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Thailand, together comprising 47% 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 India (with a CAGR of +63.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Vietnam ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Thailand worldwide, with a combined 45% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +64.6%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 7.4%. 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 remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to China ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) and Singapore ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Thailand

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Thailand stood at X tons in 2021, with an increase of 1.6% compared with 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Singapore (X tons), China (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Thailand, together comprising 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by Taiwan (Chinese), Japan, India, the United States and Germany, which together accounted for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +24.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Thailand were China ($X), Singapore ($X) and Japan ($X), together comprising 52% of total imports. These countries were followed by Malaysia, the United States, Germany, India and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 38%.

India, with a CAGR of +24.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 United States (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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