MERCOSUR: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2024

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use rose significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by 5.3% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +31.2% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +5.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 34%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use were exported in MERCOSUR; reducing by -9.7% on 2021. Overall, exports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use fell slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 26%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) represented the largest exporter of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use in MERCOSUR, committing 69% of total export. Ecuador (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Paraguay (X tons) and Argentina (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of +7.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Peru ($X), together comprising 68% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Peru, with a CAGR of +5.6%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Argentina ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($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 (+9.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Imports in MERCOSUR

Imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, increasing by 8.5% compared with the year before. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 39%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) represented the key importer of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use, creating 42% of total imports. Peru (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Colombia (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons). All these countries together took near 49% share of total imports. The following importers - Ecuador (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) - together made up 6.3% 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 +25.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use in MERCOSUR, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Venezuela, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Chile totaled +18.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (+15.2% per year) and Venezuela (+8.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Uruguay ($X per ton), while Colombia ($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 (-0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform