Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites 2025

Market Size for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the Latin American hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites market increased by 1.6% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 9.8% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports totaled X tons in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Guatemala represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 50% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uruguay (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons), Peru (X tons), El Salvador (X tons) and Brazil (X tons), together creating a 42% share of total exports. Costa Rica (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Guatemala increased at an average annual rate of +31.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uruguay (+52.2%), the Dominican Republic (+36.1%), Peru (+18.8%), Brazil (+13.1%) and Costa Rica (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +52.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, El Salvador (-1.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Guatemala (+41 p.p.), Uruguay (+10 p.p.), the Dominican Republic (+7.6 p.p.) and Peru (+3.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Costa Rica (-4.9 p.p.) and El Salvador (-18.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Guatemala ($X) remains the largest hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by the Dominican Republic, with an 8.6% share.

In Guatemala, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports increased at an average annual rate of +34.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+7.3% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+22.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, purchases abroad of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites increased by 55% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Honduras (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) represented the key importers of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites in Latin America and the Caribbean, together mixing up 54% of total imports. Chile (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Nicaragua (X tons) and Colombia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 16% share of total imports. Guatemala (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Peru (X tons), Belize (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and El Salvador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Honduras ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 6.6% share.

In Brazil, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports increased at an average annual rate of +14.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Honduras (+2.5% per year) and Mexico (-3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Belize ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+6.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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