Brazil: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

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

The Brazilian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) dropped to $X in 2021, falling by -5.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a deep reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 30%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Brazil

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 10% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Brazil, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), threefold. Morocco (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina stood at +20.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+4.5% per year) and Morocco (+8.4% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Brazil, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina stood at +7.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-6.7% per year) and Morocco (+1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 the UK (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Brazil

Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Brazil was estimated at X tons in 2021, surging by 10% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Brazil, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), threefold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at -7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+5.9% per year) and South Korea (+41.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Brazil, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at -8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+7.9% per year) and South Korea (+60.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 21% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+36.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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