Guatemala: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Guatemala

The Guatemalan market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Guatemala

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports from Guatemala

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of organic surface active agents and washing preparations, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Costa Rica (X tons), El Salvador (X tons) and Nicaragua (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from Guatemala, with a combined X% share of total exports. Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, the United States and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for organic surface active agent and washing preparation exported from Guatemala were Costa Rica ($X), El Salvador ($X) and Nicaragua ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average export price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Panama (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports into Guatemala

In 2022, purchases abroad of organic surface active agents and washing preparations decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agent and washing preparation to Guatemala, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by El Salvador (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and El Salvador (X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agents and washing preparations to Guatemala, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform