Bolivia: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use 2024

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in Bolivia

The Bolivian market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 3.9% against 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). Overall, consumption saw a deep contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Exports from Bolivia

In 2022, shipments abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use increased by 377% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 3,836%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 7,335%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use from Bolivia, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Peru (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (-65.8% per year) and Paraguay (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use exports from Bolivia, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (-43.4% per year) and Paraguay (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (+65.7%).

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Imports into Bolivia

Imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use into Bolivia dropped slightly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -2.7% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use to Bolivia, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Paraguay, Indonesia, Mexico and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of -0.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the largest soap in bars for toilet use suppliers to Bolivia, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Paraguay, Indonesia, Mexico and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Paraguay, with a CAGR of +3.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Argentina ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) and Paraguay ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform