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Article Publishing Date: Sep 2, 2023

Thailand Sees Modest Increase in Soap Price, Reaching $2,496 per Ton

Thailand Soap Export Price in June 2023

In June 2023, the soap price amounted to $2,496 per ton (FOB, Thailand), approximately equating the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 when the average export price increased by 9.2% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,803 per ton. From September 2022 to June 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Cambodia ($3,696 per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($1,394 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lao People's Democratic Republic (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Thailand Soap Export Prices By Country (USD Per Ton)

COUNTRY	Export Price of Soap in Thailand (USD per ton)
COUNTRY	Jun 2022	Jul 2022	Aug 2022	Sep 2022	Oct 2022	Nov 2022	Dec 2022	Jan 2023	Feb 2023	Mar 2023	Apr 2023	May 2023	Jun 2023
Cambodia	3,539	2,814	2,959	2,977	2,665	3,066	3,695	3,350	3,363	3,771	3,821	3,399	3,696
Lao People's Democratic Republic	2,580	2,333	2,504	2,339	2,387	2,637	2,362	2,906	2,856	2,836	2,763	2,897	3,141
Myanmar	5,582	4,605	4,431	3,929	4,219	3,759	4,401	4,004	3,583	3,116	3,309	2,893	2,778
Japan	2,692	2,372	2,778	2,232	2,018	2,389	3,084	2,560	2,700	2,563	2,664	2,515	2,552
Philippines	2,464	2,385	2,617	2,612	2,323	2,662	1,702	2,359	2,191	2,783	2,324	2,433	1,961
Australia	1,634	1,616	1,919	1,787	1,678	1,710	1,695	1,686	1,572	1,632	1,561	1,522	1,462
New Zealand	1,573	1,751	1,524	1,640	1,535	1,487	1,718	1,669	1,675	1,566	1,432	1,596	1,394
Average	2,752	2,567	2,803	2,564	2,568	2,718	2,655	2,736	2,577	2,690	2,625	2,473	2,496

Thailand Soap Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In June 2023, the product with the highest price was soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use ($5,734 per ton), while the average price for exports of soap in different forms ($1,646 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: skin organic surface-active products (+0.1%), while the prices for the other products experienced a decline.

Thailand Soap Exports

In June 2023, exports of soap from Thailand reduced to 12K tons, which is down by -7.7% against May 2023 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2023 when exports increased by 35% against the previous month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 13K tons, and then fell in the following month.

In value terms, soap exports contracted to $29M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2023 with an increase of 27% m-o-m.

Thailand Soap Exports by Type

Soap in different forms (4.7K tons), organic surface-active products for washing the skin (3.6K tons) and soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use (3.3K tons) were the main products of soap exports from Thailand, together comprising 99% of total exports. These products were followed by soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use, which accounted for a further 1.2%.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by soap in bars other than for toilet use (with a CAGR of +0.6%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, organic surface-active products for washing the skin ($11M), soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use ($9.3M) and soap in different forms ($7.8M) were the most exported types of soap from Thailand worldwide, with a combined 97% share of total exports. Soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 2.7%.

In terms of the main product categories, skin organic surface-active products, with a CAGR of +0.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced a decline.

Thailand Soap Exports by Country

Australia (2.8K tons), Myanmar (1.4K tons) and the Philippines (1.2K tons) were the main destinations of soap exports from Thailand, together accounting for 47% of total exports.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the biggest increases were in the Philippines (with a CAGR of +4.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for soap exported from Thailand were Australia ($4.1M), Myanmar ($3.9M) and Japan ($3M), with a combined 38% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Philippines, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, the UK, Tanzania, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, New Zealand and Singapore, which together accounted for a further 44%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +2.4%, 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.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soap market in Thailand. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20413120 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., n.e.c.
Prodcom 20413150 - Soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders
Prodcom 20413180 - Soap in forms excluding bars, cakes or moulded shapes, p aper, wadding, felt and non-wovens impregnated or coated with soap/detergent, flakes, granules or powders
Prodcom 20421915 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., for toilet use
Prodcom 20421930 - Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, whether or not containing soap, p.r.s.

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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
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23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

Thailand - Soap - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

Thailand Sees Modest Increase in Soap Price, Reaching $2,496 per Ton

Thailand Soap Export Price in June 2023

Thailand Soap Export Prices by Type

Thailand Soap Exports

Thailand Soap Exports by Type

Thailand Soap Exports by Country

Product coverage:

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

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1. INTRODUCTION

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

7. PRODUCTION

8. IMPORTS

9. EXPORTS

10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

LIST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES

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