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

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

In 2023, the Asia-Pacific market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

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

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2023, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports in Asia-Pacific rose significantly to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), India (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Japan (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Thailand (X%), South Korea (X%), India (X%), Malaysia (X%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Japan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (X p.p.), Malaysia (X p.p.), India (X p.p.), South Korea (X p.p.) and Thailand (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Taiwan (Chinese) and Japan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

In China, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2023, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports in Asia-Pacific soared to X tons, increasing by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Japan (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Australia (X%), Indonesia (X%), Vietnam (X%), Pakistan (X%), Thailand (X%) and Malaysia (X%).

Imports into China decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Pakistan (X%), Vietnam (X%), Japan (X%) and Malaysia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Australia and Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Indonesia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Japan (X p.p.), Pakistan (X p.p.), Vietnam (X p.p.), Malaysia (X p.p.) and Australia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while China saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with an X% share.

In China, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in China ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) and Pakistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform