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

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

The South Asian market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) rose slightly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports contracted slightly to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, India (X tons) represented the major exporter of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Southern Asia.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2023, imports of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Southern Asia skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% against the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed a pronounced increase. 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, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Sri Lanka (X%). India (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Pakistan stood at X%. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%) and Sri Lanka (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, India (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Pakistan (X p.p.), Bangladesh (X p.p.) and Sri Lanka (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of India (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with a X% share.

In Pakistan, non-ionic 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: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Sri Lanka (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in India ($X per ton) and Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) and Pakistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform