Chile: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Chile

In 2021, the Chilean market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 7% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Chile

In 2021, overseas shipments of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -39.7% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 271%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports declined notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 283%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Peru (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Chile, together comprising 70% of total exports. These countries were followed by Uruguay, Bolivia, Mexico and Ecuador, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uruguay (with a CAGR of +91.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Chile, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the Dominican Republic, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina stood at +48.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (+5.0% per year) and the Dominican Republic (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 31% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($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 Ecuador (-2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Chile

Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Chile reduced dramatically to X tons in 2021, waning by -17.7% against 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Chile, together comprising 72% of total imports. These countries were followed by Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Spain and Uruguay, which together accounted for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +102.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Chile, with a combined 62% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Spain and Uruguay, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +92.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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