Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2025

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, approx. X tons of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; with an increase of 9.6% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together achieving 93% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Venezuela (X tons), comprising a 6.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +3.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Venezuela ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 100% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Brazil, with a CAGR of +1.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (-0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

For the third year in a row, LatAmerica and the Caribbean recorded growth in overseas purchases of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes, which increased by 5.9% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 8.8%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons) was the key importer of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes, achieving 41% of total imports. Colombia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 24% share, followed by Peru (11%), Guatemala (9.5%) and Uruguay (4.6%). The following importers - Ecuador (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) - each amounted to a 4.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Guatemala (with a CAGR of +13.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Colombia ($X) and Peru ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 76% of total imports. These countries were followed by Guatemala, Uruguay, Costa Rica and Ecuador, which together accounted for a further 18%.

Guatemala, with a CAGR of +11.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (-0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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