Brazil: Market for Scouring Pastes And Powders 2025

Market Size for Scouring Pastes And Powders in Brazil

After three years of growth, the Brazilian scouring pastes and powders market decreased by -1.8% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Scouring Pastes And Powders in Brazil

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Exports from Brazil

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of scouring pastes and powders increased by 55% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main destinations of scouring pastes and powders exports from Brazil, with a combined 77% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Argentina and Curacao, which together accounted for a further 9.8%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Curacao (with a CAGR of +27.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for scouring pastes and powders exported from Brazil were Uruguay ($X), Paraguay ($X) and Chile ($X), together accounting for 39% of total exports. These countries were followed by Argentina and Curacao, which together accounted for a further 10%.

Curacao, with a CAGR of +30.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average scouring pastes and powders export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($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 Curacao (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, supplies from abroad of scouring pastes and powders decreased by -45.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 147% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 112%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of scouring pastes and powders to Brazil, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, scouring pastes and powders imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled +18.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+12.4% per year) and Italy (-29.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of scouring pastes and powders to Brazil, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +14.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+11.5% per year) and Italy (-20.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average scouring pastes and powders import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 80% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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