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

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

The Ecuadorian market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose notably to $X in 2021, surging by 6.2% 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 +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

Exports from Ecuador

In 2021, the amount of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from Ecuador soared to X tons, with an increase of 18% compared with the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +31.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 40%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 31%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Ecuador, with a combined 93% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Argentina, which accounted for a further 2.5%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of +33.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Colombia ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from Ecuador worldwide, together comprising 90% of total exports. These countries were followed by Chile, which accounted for a further 3.8%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Chile, with a CAGR of +31.4%, recorded 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-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, falling by -10.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($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 Chile (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Ecuador

In 2021, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations into Ecuador expanded slightly to X tons, picking up by 2.2% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Ecuador, together comprising 83% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Guatemala (with a CAGR of +25.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Ecuador were Colombia ($X), Peru ($X) and Guatemala ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Guatemala, with a CAGR of +21.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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