South-Eastern Asia: Soap Market 2020

Soap Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The revenue of the soap market in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the soap market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Soap Production in South-Eastern Asia

In 2017, the amount of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders produced in South-Eastern Asia amounted to X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the soap production attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Soap Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2017, the amount of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders exported in South-Eastern Asia totaled X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the soap exports increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the soap exports attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, soap exports amounted to $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the soap exports reached its peak figure level in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Soap Exports by Country in South-Eastern Asia

Malaysia (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) dominates soap exports structure, together making up X% of total exports. Thailand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Indonesia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest soap markets worldwide were Malaysia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Thailand ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Indonesia (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Soap Export Prices by Country in South-Eastern Asia

In 2017, the soap export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, going up by X% against the previous year. The soap export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders reached its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Indonesia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soap Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2017, the amount of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders imported in South-Eastern Asia totaled X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the soap imports increased by +X% against 2008 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the soap imports attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, soap imports totaled $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the soap imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The level of imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Soap Imports by Country in South-Eastern Asia

The Philippines (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the largest importers of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders in 2017, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Myanmar (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons), together constituting X% share of total imports. Indonesia (X tons) occupied the minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Philippines (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap markets worldwide were the Philippines ($X), Thailand ($X) and Singapore ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Myanmar, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Myanmar (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soap Import Prices by Country in South-Eastern Asia

In 2017, the soap import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. The soap import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Myanmar (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform