Brazil: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Brazil

After three years of decline, the Brazilian organic surface active agent market increased by 6.5% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a deep slump. Organic surface active agent consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in Brazil

In value terms, organic surface active agent production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, overseas shipments of organic surface active agents increased by 9.3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for organic surface active agent exports from Brazil, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, organic surface active agent exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Colombia (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Chile (X tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina stood at -3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (+9.4% per year) and Chile (-14.2% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for organic surface active agents exports from Brazil, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina amounted to -5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (+8.3% per year) and Chile (-13.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, supplies from abroad of organic surface active agents decreased by -3% 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 +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of organic surface active agent imports to Brazil, with a combined 48% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Germany, Argentina, Mexico, Belgium, Italy and Russia, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +21.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agents to Brazil, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.1% per year) and Uruguay (-3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average organic surface active agent import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($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 (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform