Chile: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Chile

In 2021, the Chilean market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 48% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Chile

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations were exported from Chile; falling by -40.5% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 97%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Chile, together accounting for 66% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of +20.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from Chile were Argentina ($X), Peru ($X) and Bolivia ($X), with a combined 63% share of total exports.

Argentina, with a CAGR of +18.4%, 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

The average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by +42.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 36% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($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 the United States (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Chile

For the fourth consecutive year, Chile recorded growth in supplies from abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, which increased by 34% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 38%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +109.9% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Chile, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina totaled +12.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+19.9% per year) and Mexico (+20.0% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Chile, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Argentina amounted to +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+18.6% per year) and the United States (+4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The import price peaked 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, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($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 (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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