Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2025

Market Size for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the Latin American market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -6.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) represented roughly 85% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by El Salvador (X tons), mixing up a 4.6% share of total exports. Peru (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of +9.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a 9.8% share.

In Mexico, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+3.9% per year) and Guatemala (+4.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while El Salvador ($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 (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

For the seventh consecutive year, LatAmerica and the Caribbean recorded growth in purchases abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations, which increased by 1.9% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +54.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 14%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the largest importers of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations in 2022, reaching near 11% and 11% of total imports, respectively. It was followed by Brazil (X tons), Peru (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons), together creating a 25% share of total imports. Argentina (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), Bolivia (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +15.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Brazil ($X) and Chile ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 40% share of total imports. Argentina, Peru, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Venezuela, Bolivia and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Peru, with a CAGR of +8.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 9%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Argentina ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by El Salvador (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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