Brazil: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2024

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Brazil

In 2021, the Brazilian mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market decreased by -6.5% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Brazil

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 13%. Mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, approx. X tons of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes were exported from Brazil; increasing by 23% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +100.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 106% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons) was the main destination for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Brazil, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports to Colombia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), threefold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Colombia totaled +664.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-6.1% per year) and Peru (+108.3% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Brazil, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Colombia totaled +1,232.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-7.1% per year) and Peru (+79.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 44% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Colombia (+74.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, supplies from abroad of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes decreased by -98.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 5,064%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 1,781%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes supplier to Brazil, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-0.4% per year) and the UK (-7.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes to Brazil, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 9% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to -1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-3.4% per year) and the UK (-11.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 234% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from France ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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