Chile: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

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

The Chilean market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) rose significantly to $X in 2021, surging by 7.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Chile

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 282% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 213% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Chile, with a combined 78% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +62.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Chile were Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Peru ($X), with a combined 74% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of +70.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -31.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 34%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($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 Malaysia (+266.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Chile

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -0.8% 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 +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 26%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Chile, together accounting for 51% of total imports. These countries were followed by Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Russia, South Korea and Uruguay, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uruguay (with a CAGR of +33.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Chile, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+14.1% per year) and Malaysia (+8.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($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 (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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