Thailand: Soap And Detergent Market 2025

Soap And Detergent Market Size in Thailand

The Thai soap and detergent market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Soap And Detergent Production in Thailand

In value terms, soap and detergent production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Soap and detergent production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Soap And Detergent Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, soap and detergent exports from Thailand fell modestly to X tons, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, soap and detergent exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Cambodia (X tons) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of soap and detergent exports from Thailand, with a combined X% share of total exports. Myanmar, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Australia, China, Indonesia, Hong Kong SAR and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Myanmar (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X) and Myanmar ($X) were the largest markets for soap and detergent exported from Thailand worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Myanmar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average soap and detergent export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soap And Detergent Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of soap and detergents, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, soap and detergent imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of soap and detergent imports to Thailand, with a combined X% share of total imports. Vietnam, Brazil, South Korea, Japan, the United States, Taiwan (Chinese), Germany, Singapore, the Philippines and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap and detergent suppliers to Thailand were China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Japan, the United States, Germany, Vietnam, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese), India, Brazil and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average soap and detergent import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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