Brazil: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Brazil

The Brazilian market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) rose remarkably to $X in 2021, growing by 12% 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). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +82.5% against 2015 indices. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Brazil

For the sixth year in a row, Brazil recorded decline in shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which decreased by -3.3% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Brazil, accounting for a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X tons), with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina totaled -12.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (+3.3% per year) and Mexico (+23.5% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Brazil, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina totaled -16.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (-0.8% per year) and Colombia (-8.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 38% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Brazil

Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Brazil declined to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -4.9% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Uruguay (X tons), India (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Brazil, with a combined 65% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of +22.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X), Argentina ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Brazil, together accounting for 58% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Argentina, with a CAGR of +19.8%, 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

The average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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