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

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

The Asia-Pacific market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2023, the amount of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported in Asia-Pacific skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from India (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Japan (X tons), together amounting to X% of total export.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), India ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in Asia-Pacific

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% against 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports in 2023 were Japan (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Singapore (X%) and Bangladesh (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Asia-Pacific were Japan ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Pakistan, Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($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