Australia: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2023

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Australia

In 2021, the Australian market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 11% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +111.1% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Australia

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -4% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +59.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 19%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Australia, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), eightfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand totaled -5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+3.2% per year) and the United States (+9.3% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exports from Australia, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand amounted to -1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+7.9% per year) and the United States (+14.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by +82.4% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Australia

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -0.6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations totaled $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +85.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Australia, with a combined 51% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +33.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Australia, together accounting for 42% of total imports. Vietnam, Belgium, Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese), Germany, New Zealand, the UK, South Korea, Thailand and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +42.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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