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

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

The Argentinian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) declined slightly to $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, approx. X tons of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were exported from Argentina; falling by -34.9% on the previous year. Overall, exports faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Argentina, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Paraguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Paraguay amounted to +10.5%.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Argentina, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Paraguay amounted to +14.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Colombia (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, imports of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) into Argentina plummeted to X tons, shrinking by -20.5% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 165%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -18.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 114% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Argentina, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +19.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+12.5% per year) and the United States (-14.9% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Argentina, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +8.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+14.6% per year) and the United States (-13.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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