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

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

In 2021, the Chilean market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 13% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Chile

In 2021, the amount of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported from Chile contracted markedly to X tons, reducing by -63.7% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 36%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Chile, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Peru exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Colombia (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Peru stood at -23.5%.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Chile, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Peru stood at -19.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) export price increased by +80.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 62%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (+5.4%).

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Chile

In 2021, purchases abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -7.7% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 111%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Chile, together accounting for 67% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +34.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Chile, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled -7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+18.3% per year) and South Korea (+42.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, rising by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 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 the United States (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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