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

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

The Mexican market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations contracted remarkably to $X in 2021, waning by -25.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed resilient growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 32%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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

Exports from Mexico

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 145% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 23%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Mexico, accounting for a 142% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Guatemala (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Chile (X tons), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +8.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (+2.2% per year) and Chile (+17.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exports from Mexico, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Guatemala ($X), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +7.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (+1.6% per year) and Colombia (-1.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -55.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belize ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belize (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Mexico

In 2021, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations into Mexico shrank dramatically to X tons, waning by -84.8% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Mexico, with a 566% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Guatemala (X tons), with a 48% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+18.8% per year) and Guatemala (+10.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Mexico, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 8.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+24.0% per year) and Germany (+8.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 692% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a significant increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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