Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

For the third year in a row, LatAmerica and the Caribbean recorded growth in shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which increased by 4.4% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 11% 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, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together committing 90% of total exports. The following exporters - Paraguay (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) - each resulted at a 6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Paraguay (with a CAGR of +68.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplying countries in Latin America and the Caribbean were Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Paraguay ($X), with a combined 92% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Paraguay, with a CAGR of +61.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 16%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Mexico ($X per ton) and Paraguay ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports expanded rapidly to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 13% compared with 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) represented roughly 55% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Chile (X tons), together making up a 29% share of total imports. Peru (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Guatemala (with a CAGR of +5.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Argentina ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +4.2%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 8.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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