South-Eastern Asia: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the Southeast Asian organic surface active agent market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, organic surface active agent production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of organic surface active agents decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Indonesia (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by the Philippines (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent supplying countries in South-Eastern Asia were Singapore ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. The Philippines and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of organic surface active agents, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Myanmar (X tons), achieving a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Myanmar (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Singapore, the Philippines and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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