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

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

The Japanese market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) contracted to $X in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production contracted modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

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

Exports from Japan

In 2023, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Japan soared to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), fourfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Japan

In 2023, purchases abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate increase 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 increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2022, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports declined slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Singapore (X tons), the United States (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports. The Philippines, Germany, South Korea and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Singapore ($X) and China ($X) were the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Japan, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, the Philippines, South Korea and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 2023, the average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform