Australia and Oceania: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Australia and Oceania

For the fifth year in a row, the market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Australia and Oceania recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, consumption faced a drastic downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production contracted slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded rapidly to X tons in 2023, with an increase of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a sharp decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Fiji (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023.

Fiji was also the fastest-growing in terms of the anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Fiji increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Fiji ($X) also remains the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Australia and Oceania.

In Fiji, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Fiji.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Fiji amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2023, the amount of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imported in Australia and Oceania totaled X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports amounted to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Solomon Islands (X tons) was the major importer of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), generating X% of total imports. New Caledonia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by French Polynesia (X%), Papua New Guinea (X%) and Fiji (X%). Marshall Islands (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Solomon Islands increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Marshall Islands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Marshall Islands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. New Caledonia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, French Polynesia (X%), Papua New Guinea (X%) and Fiji (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Solomon Islands (X p.p.), New Caledonia (X p.p.), French Polynesia (X p.p.), Papua New Guinea (X p.p.), Fiji (X p.p.) and Marshall Islands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Australia and Oceania were Solomon Islands ($X), French Polynesia ($X) and New Caledonia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Marshall Islands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Marshall Islands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2023, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 French Polynesia ($X per ton), while Solomon Islands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform