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

Contents:

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

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

In December 2021, the average import price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) amounted to $4,035 per ton, surging by 1.9% against the previous month. Over the last eleven months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +4.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2021 when the average import price increased by 41% against the previous month. The import price peaked in December 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($7,315 per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($1,429 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2021 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In December 2021, the average export price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) amounted to $4,743 per ton, with an increase of 32% against the previous month. In general, export price indicated a temperate expansion from January 2021 to December 2021: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.4% over the last eleven-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on December 2021 figures, export price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) increased by +65.4% against September 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2021 when the average export price increased by 43% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $4,890 per ton in February 2021; however, from March 2021 to December 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In December 2021, the country with the highest price was Vanuatu ($35,780 per ton), while the average price for exports to Fiji ($2,230 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2021 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vanuatu (+19.6%), 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 New Zealand

In 2022, overseas purchases of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) decreased by -2.8% to 2.2K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.9K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) dropped to $8.4M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $9.7M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

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

1. Taiwan (Chinese) (2.2K tons)

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

Exports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) from New Zealand expanded markedly to 621 tons in 2022, picking up by 6.7% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 22%.

In value terms, exports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) rose notably to $2.2M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Australia (334.7 tons)
2. China (98.7 tons)
3. Fiji (39.1 tons)
4. Cook Islands (34.8 tons)
5. Hong Kong SAR (33.2 tons)
6. Vanuatu (18.7 tons)
7. Japan (15.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform