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

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

In 2023, the Asia-Pacific market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Asia-Pacific

Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - India (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) - together made up X% 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, South Korea ($X) emerged as the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

In South Korea, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2023, approx. X tons of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported in Asia-Pacific; surging by X% on 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose notably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia represented the largest importer of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - South Korea (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Asia-Pacific were Indonesia ($X), India ($X) and Vietnam ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform