MERCOSUR: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the MERCOSUR market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -2.6% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the third consecutive year, MERCOSUR recorded growth in shipments abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, which increased by 13% to X tons in 2021. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +64.5% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Argentina (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) was the main exporter of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations in MERCOSUR, constituting 79% of total export. Peru (X tons) held an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Uruguay (5.7%). Ecuador (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +11.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Brazil ($X) and Colombia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 78% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Colombia, with a CAGR of +6.3%, saw 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 MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 Uruguay ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (-1.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 8.9% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +64.1% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, 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

In 2021, Chile (X tons), distantly followed by Peru (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Venezuela (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) were the key importers of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, together achieving 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +19.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 57% of total imports. Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Uruguay and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

Peru, with a CAGR of +13.7%, 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 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform