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

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

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Brazilian market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when its value increased by 0.3% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a slight slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 15%. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Brazil, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Colombia (X tons), sevenfold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina amounted to -1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (+19.9% per year) and Peru (+19.8% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Brazil, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 9.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina amounted to -3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (+17.4% per year) and Peru (+14.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. 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 failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 the United States (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports amounted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Brazil, accounting for a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (X tons), with a 9.9% 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: Germany (-3.6% per year) and Mexico (+0.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Brazil, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.1% per year) and Mexico (+1.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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