South-Eastern Asia: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in South-Eastern Asia

In 2023, the Southeast Asian organic surface active agent market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, organic surface active agent production rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2023, the amount of organic surface active agents exported in South-Eastern Asia rose sharply to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports rose significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Indonesia (X tons) represented the main exporter of organic surface active agents, making up X% of total exports. The Philippines (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Singapore (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

Exports from Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Vietnam (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, the Philippines (X%) and Singapore (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest organic surface active agent supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a X% share.

In Indonesia, organic surface active agent 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: the Philippines (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2023, approx. X tons of organic surface active agents were imported in South-Eastern Asia; increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Philippines (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) represented the major importer of organic surface active agents in South-Eastern Asia, achieving X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Vietnam ($X), Indonesia ($X) and the Philippines ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import 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 Vietnam ($X per ton), while the Philippines ($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