New Zealand: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in New Zealand

In 2023, the New Zealand organic surface active agent market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in New Zealand

In value terms, organic surface active agent production contracted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, organic surface active agent exports from New Zealand dropped to X tons, waning by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for organic surface active agent exports from New Zealand, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, organic surface active agent exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Fiji (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Australia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Fiji (X% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for organic surface active agents exports from New Zealand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Fiji, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Australia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Fiji (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average organic surface active agent export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, organic surface active agent export price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Australia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, overseas purchases of organic surface active agents increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Australia (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of organic surface active agent imports to New Zealand, with a combined X% share of total imports. South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia, Singapore, Germany, India, Japan, Thailand, Belgium and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent suppliers to New Zealand were Australia ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, India, Thailand, Belgium and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Korea, 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

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform