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Australia - Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap) in Australia - 2021

Price for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap) in Australia (CIF) - 2021

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $2,130 per ton in December 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced increase from December 2020 to December 2021: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +3.7% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on December 2021 figures, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) import price decreased by -3.2% against October 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2021 when the average import price increased by 44% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $2,200 per ton in October 2021; however, from November 2021 to December 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2021, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($4,410 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($1,276 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2020 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap) in Australia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $5,394 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 205% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $12,956 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($5,946 per ton), while the average price for exports to New Caledonia ($3,660 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+35.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap) in Australia

Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Australia totaled 12K tons in 2022, leveling off at 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 9.1%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 12K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports reduced to $20M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $22M, and then contracted in the following year.

Import of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap) in Australia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	4.5	5.9	8.0	7.2	17.0%
Vietnam	6.7	6.9	7.2	6.5	-1.0%
South Korea	1.2	1.2	1.4	1.2	0.0%
United States	1.1	0.9	1.2	1.1	0.0%
Indonesia	0.9	0.8	1.1	1.0	3.6%
Philippines	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	-9.1%
Spain	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.3	44.2%
Others	1.7	2.0	2.4	2.4	12.2%
Total	16.7	18.2	22.0	20.1	6.4%

Top Suppliers of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap) to Australia in 2022:

Vietnam (5.9K tons)
China (3.5K tons)
Indonesia (0.9K tons)
South Korea (0.5K tons)
Philippines (0.2K tons)
United States (0.2K tons)
Spain (0.2K tons)

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap) in Australia

Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Australia declined notably to 102 tons in 2022, shrinking by -15.5% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 45%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 121 tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports contracted dramatically to $551K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 50%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $661K, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Export of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap) in Australia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	504	181	65.5	252	-20.6%
New Zealand	55.5	42.5	176	182	48.6%
Hong Kong SAR	6.7	10.3	63.9	65.9	114.3%
Papua New Guinea	15.1	26.4	26.5	27.3	21.8%
New Caledonia	3.9	20.4	15.9	16.4	61.4%
Fiji	N/A	N/A	62.1	N/A	0%
Others	23.8	161	251	7.9	-30.8%
Total	609	442	661	551	-3.3%

Top Export Markets for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap) from Australia in 2022:

China (42.3 tons)
New Zealand (32.2 tons)
Hong Kong SAR (14.9 tons)
Papua New Guinea (6.9 tons)
New Caledonia (4.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) in Australia. 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.

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Prodcom 20412030 - Cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap)

Country coverage:

Australia

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Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
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1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
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1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
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4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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