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

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

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $2,731 per ton in December 2021, with a decrease of -33.8% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2021 when the average import price increased by 45% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $4,774 per ton in December 2020; however, from January 2021 to December 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Japan ($5,842 per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($2,009 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 the Philippines (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $2,147 per ton, which is down by -7.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $2,326 per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($2,683 per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($1,182 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 Singapore (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume increased by 8.3% to 1.8K tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports reached $4.3M in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline.

Import of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap) in Malaysia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Philippines	1,082	1,044	1,206	1,106	0.7%
Japan	930	595	1,005	922	-0.3%
China	927	1,179	882	900	-1.0%
Singapore	820	406	252	445	-18.4%
India	450	608	421	445	-0.4%
Indonesia	90.2	96.8	225	206	31.7%
Others	355	470	300	320	-3.4%
Total	4,654	4,399	4,290	4,345	-2.3%

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

Philippines (638.7 tons)
China (542.3 tons)
Singapore (221.8 tons)
Japan (149.5 tons)
India (113.5 tons)
Indonesia (81.8 tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported from Malaysia rose rapidly to 973 tons, surging by 11% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +19.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -9.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 86%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 1.1K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded modestly to $2.1M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +24.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -2.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 96% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $2.1M; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Export of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap) in Malaysia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Egypt	281	609	688	694	35.2%
Pakistan	225	523	466	470	27.8%
Indonesia	N/A	8.9	147	149	309.2%
Kenya	22.0	73.8	105	106	68.9%
United States	154	26.9	45.7	102	-12.8%
Singapore	57.5	70.0	85.0	85.8	14.3%
New Zealand	36.6	42.6	83.1	83.8	31.8%
Jordan	N/A	81.2	113	N/A	39.2%
Ghana	70.9	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	246	712	297	398	17.4%
Total	1,093	2,148	2,031	2,089	24.1%

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

Egypt (287.9 tons)
Pakistan (266.3 tons)
Indonesia (86.3 tons)
Kenya (59.5 tons)
New Zealand (47.4 tons)
United States (46.5 tons)
Singapore (32.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) in Malaysia. 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 20412030 - Cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap)

Country coverage:

Malaysia

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Malaysia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
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