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Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Caustic Soda in the Solid Form 2024

Exports of Caustic Soda in the Solid Form

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

For the third consecutive year, LatAmerica and the Caribbean recorded growth in shipments abroad of caustic soda in the solid form, which increased by 3.7% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 31%. 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, exports of caustic soda in the solid form skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of caustic soda in solid form reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of caustic soda in the solid form, namely Peru, Argentina and Mexico, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), mixing up a 4.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +4.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Peru ($X) and Mexico ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 89% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Argentina, 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, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 28%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Caustic Soda in the Solid Form

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, supplies from abroad of caustic soda in the solid form decreased by -1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of caustic soda in the solid form amounted to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports of caustic soda in solid form attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the key importers of caustic soda in the solid form in Latin America and the Caribbean, together reaching near 39% of total imports. Colombia (X tons) took a 9.3% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Chile (9%) and Bolivia (6.6%). Guatemala (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), Venezuela (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons), Suriname (X tons), Jamaica (X tons) and El Salvador (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Suriname (with a CAGR of +10.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest caustic soda in the solid form importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Brazil ($X), Peru ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined 45% share of total imports. Colombia, Bolivia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Suriname, Venezuela, Jamaica and El Salvador lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

Suriname, with a CAGR of +13.4%, recorded 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, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Suriname ($X per ton), while El Salvador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Suriname (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Mexico constituted the country with the largest volume of consumption of caustic soda in the solid form, accounting for 31% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of caustic soda in the solid form in Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Argentina, threefold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 11% share.
Mexico remains the largest caustic soda in the solid form producing country in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising approx. 65% of total volume. Moreover, production of caustic soda in the solid form in Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Argentina, twofold. Uruguay ranked third in terms of total production with a 3% share.
In value terms, the largest caustic soda in the solid form supplying countries in Latin America and the Caribbean were Peru, Argentina and Mexico, with a combined 89% share of total exports.
In value terms, the largest caustic soda in the solid form importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Brazil, Peru and Colombia, with a combined 39% share of total imports. Chile, the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Uruguay, El Salvador, Paraguay, Costa Rica and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.
In 2021, the e solid form in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $612 per ton, increasing by 7.7% against the previous year.
The e solid form in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $574 per ton in 2021, rising by 14% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for caustic soda in the solid form in Latin America and the Caribbean. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20132525 - Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), solid

Country coverage:

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Aruba
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Curacao
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
  • French Guiana
  • Grenada
  • Guadeloupe
  • Guatemala
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Jamaica
  • Martinique
  • Mexico
  • Montserrat
  • Nicaragua
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Saint Maarten (Dutch part)
  • Suriname
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • United States Virgin Islands
  • Uruguay
  • Venezuela
  • Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Latin America and the Caribbean, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Anguilla
    • Antigua and Barbuda
    • Argentina
    • Aruba
    • Bahamas
    • Barbados
    • Belize
    • Bolivia
    • Brazil
    • British Virgin Islands
    • Cayman Islands
    • Chile
    • Colombia
    • Costa Rica
    • Cuba
    • Curacao
    • Dominica
    • Dominican Republic
    • Ecuador
    • El Salvador
    • Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
    • French Guiana
    • Grenada
    • Guadeloupe
    • Guatemala
    • Guyana
    • Haiti
    • Honduras
    • Jamaica
    • Martinique
    • Mexico
    • Montserrat
    • Nicaragua
    • Panama
    • Paraguay
    • Peru
    • Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Saint Lucia
    • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    • Saint Maarten (Dutch part)
    • Suriname
    • Trinidad and Tobago
    • Turks and Caicos Islands
    • United States Virgin Islands
    • Uruguay
    • Venezuela
    • Puerto Rico

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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