Southern Asia: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Southern Asia

In 2023, the South Asian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Southern Asia

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2023, overseas shipments of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Pakistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Pakistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of India increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In India, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%).

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Southern Asia

Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% on the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, India (X tons) was the main importer of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), mixing up X% of total imports. Pakistan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Sri Lanka (X%).

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Sri Lanka (X%) and Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of India (X p.p.) and Sri Lanka (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Pakistan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In India, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (X% per year) and Sri Lanka (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform