Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Japan - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Japan (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Japan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Japan
4. Exports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Japan

Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Japan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) amounted to $1,474 per ton, shrinking by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 15%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,980 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($3,004 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($1,101 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Japan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) amounted to $10,947 per ton, surging by 66% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($59,495 per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($4,116 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 Indonesia (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Japan

For the fourth year in a row, Japan recorded growth in purchases abroad of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic), which increased by 19% to 27K tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +15.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +52.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) stood at $40M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +19.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +69.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) to Japan in 2022:

1. China (22.3K tons)
2. South Korea (3.6K tons)
3. Indonesia (0.4K tons)

Exports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Japan

In 2022, exports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) from Japan contracted markedly to 830 tons, with a decrease of -88.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 296% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 7.3K tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) declined dramatically to $9.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 244%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $48M, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) from Japan in 2022:

1. China (300.5 tons)
2. Taiwan (Chinese) (103.8 tons)
3. South Korea (84.4 tons)
4. Philippines (81.4 tons)
5. Thailand (53.2 tons)
6. United States (48.1 tons)
7. Vietnam (38.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform