Mexico: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Mexico

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Mexican market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when its value increased by 8.4% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Mexico

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -17.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Mexico

In 2021, exports of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) from Mexico contracted to X tons, reducing by -7.3% against 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 15%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Mexico, with a combined 76% share of total exports. Argentina, Guatemala, Peru, China and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +113.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Mexico were the United States ($X), Brazil ($X) and Colombia ($X), with a combined 77% share of total exports. Argentina, Guatemala, Peru, China and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

China, with a CAGR of +114.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Chile ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Mexico

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 47% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +61.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Mexico, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to +4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+9.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+27.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Mexico, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 9.2% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+6.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+26.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, falling by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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