Brazil: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Brazil

In 2022, the Brazilian market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations increased by 2.5% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by 5.1% against the previous year. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Brazil

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 6.7%. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Brazil

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -8.3% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +72.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 50%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +109.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Brazil, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Argentina (X tons), sixfold. Paraguay (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (+1.8% per year) and Paraguay (+3.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from Brazil were China ($X), Argentina ($X) and Paraguay ($X), together accounting for 65% of total exports. Chile, Venezuela, Uruguay, Thailand, Latvia and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of +182.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 38% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild descent. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +47.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Brazil, accounting for a 25% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations 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 China (X tons), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+0.8% per year) and China (+15.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Brazil, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.6% per year) and Mexico (+3.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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