Asia: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Asia

The Asian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) dropped modestly to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Asia

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 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.

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Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Asia

Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild decrease. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China represented the major exporter of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Asia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. South Korea (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Thailand (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Indonesia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Thailand (X%) and Indonesia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Thailand (X p.p.), South Korea (X p.p.), Indonesia (X p.p.) and China (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

In China, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Asia

Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to X tons in 2023, growing by X% compared with 2022 figures. Total imports indicated modest growth 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, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. 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, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Indonesia (X tons), distantly followed by India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), China (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented the key importers of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), together generating X% of total imports. The following importers - Pakistan (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Iran (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Asia were Indonesia ($X), India ($X) and Vietnam ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform