South-Eastern Asia: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in South-Eastern Asia

In 2023, the Southeast Asian market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, with an increase of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia was the main exporter of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Vietnam (X%) and Singapore (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, the Philippines (X%), Malaysia (X%) and Thailand (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Indonesia and Vietnam increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Indonesia amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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 contracted markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Thailand ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2023, approx. X tons of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported in South-Eastern Asia; jumping by X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Philippines (X tons) was the major importer of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), achieving X% of total imports. Malaysia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Myanmar (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Thailand (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Indonesia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Thailand ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($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