MERCOSUR: Soap In Bars Market 2024

Soap In Bars Market Size in MERCOSUR

For the third year in a row, the MERCOSUR soap in bars market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Soap In Bars Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, soap in bars production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Soap In Bars Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars exported in MERCOSUR rose slightly to X tons, growing by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, soap in bars exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) dominates exports structure, together mixing up X% of total exports. Argentina (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Peru (X%) and Paraguay (X%). Ecuador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Argentina ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Peru, Paraguay and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Soap In Bars Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars imported in MERCOSUR rose slightly to X tons, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, soap in bars imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Uruguay (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest soap in bars importing markets in MERCOSUR were Peru ($X), Chile ($X) and Venezuela ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The level of import peaked 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 Ecuador ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform