Southern Asia: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Southern Asia

The South Asian market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Southern Asia

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Southern Asia

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports shrank modestly to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, India (X tons) was the main exporter of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Southern Asia, making up X% of total export.

India 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. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Southern Asia.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in India amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

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

Imports in Southern Asia

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, with an increase of X% on 2022. In general, imports recorded notable growth. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. 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

In 2023, Pakistan (X tons) represented the largest importer of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), achieving X% of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Sri Lanka (X%). India (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Pakistan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%) and Sri Lanka (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, India (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Pakistan (X p.p.), Bangladesh (X p.p.) and Sri Lanka (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of India (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Pakistan amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Sri Lanka (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in India ($X per ton) and Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) and Pakistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform