Overview of the Global Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

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

The global market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) declined modestly to $X in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the market value increased by X%. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production shrank slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports

In 2023, global cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports stood at X tons, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the global exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports totaled $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. The United States (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (X%) and Spain (X%). South Korea (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Canada (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from China stood at X%. At the same time, Thailand (X%), Indonesia (X%), Canada (X%), Spain (X%) and the United States (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. South Korea and Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (X%), Italy (X%) and France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (X p.p.), Indonesia (X p.p.), Thailand (X p.p.) and Spain (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2023, the share of Italy (X p.p.), France (X p.p.) and Germany (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of global exports. South Korea, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Thailand, France, Canada and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export 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 export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports

In 2023, global cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports amounted to X tons, stabilizing at 2022 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X tons), followed by Indonesia (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Australia (X tons) represented the key importers of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), together committing X% of total imports. India (X tons), Italy (X tons), Turkey (X tons), China (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the UK (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Canada (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform