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

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

In 2023, the Thai market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Thailand

In 2021, shipments abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Thailand, with a combined X% share of total exports. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Thailand worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Pakistan, 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 export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bangladesh (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports showed a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Japan (X kg) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Thailand.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Thailand were the UK ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Japan ($X).

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform