Australia and Oceania: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Australia and Oceania

The market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Australia and Oceania shrank to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

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

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports reduced dramatically to X kg in 2023, falling by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports declined markedly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Fiji (X kg) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023.

Fiji 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. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Fiji increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Fiji ($X) also remains the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Australia and Oceania.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Fiji stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately reflecting the previous year. Export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Fiji.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Fiji amounted to X% per year.

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

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2023, supplies from abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports declined to $X in 2023. Overall, imports faced a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid 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

New Caledonia was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by French Polynesia (X%). The following importers - Guam (X tons) and Fiji (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, New Caledonia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Papua New Guinea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by French Polynesia, with a X% share.

In New Caledonia, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Papua New Guinea (X% per year) and French Polynesia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 French Polynesia ($X per ton), while Guam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform