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

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

After four years of growth, the Asia-Pacific market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production totaled $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 remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2023, approx. X tons of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were exported in Asia-Pacific; with an increase of X% against 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, South Korea (X tons) was the largest exporter of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), comprising X% of total exports. India (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Indonesia (X%), the Philippines (X%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X%). The following exporters - Japan (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplying countries in Asia-Pacific were South Korea ($X), India ($X) and Indonesia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan (Chinese) and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2023, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

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

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

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2023, imports of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Asia-Pacific soared to X tons, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose sharply to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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 imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports in 2023 were the Philippines (X tons), Japan (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), India (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import.

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

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Asia-Pacific were Japan ($X), South Korea ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Philippines, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Afghanistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform