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

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

In 2021, the Ecuadorian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 4.6% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Ecuador

In 2021, exports of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) from Ecuador soared to X tons, rising by 517% against 2020. In general, exports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 99,900% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 322,100% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Chile (X kg) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Ecuador, together accounting for 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +12.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Ecuador were Colombia ($X), Peru ($X) and Chile ($X), together accounting for 100% of total exports.

Colombia, with a CAGR of +13.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 344%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($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 Colombia (+2.2%).

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Ecuador

In 2021, supplies from abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 4% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 59%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 38%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Ecuador, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), fourfold. Colombia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico stood at +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-7.4% per year) and Colombia (+35.0% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Ecuador, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico stood at +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-12.5% per year) and Argentina (-9.2% 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 2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 16%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Panama (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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