Mexico: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Mexico

After three years of decline, the Mexican organic surface active agent market increased by 14% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Organic surface active agent consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in Mexico

In value terms, organic surface active agent production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Organic surface active agent production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from Mexico

In 2021, organic surface active agent exports from Mexico dropped to X tons, waning by -6.6% on the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 10% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main destinations of organic surface active agent exports from Mexico, together accounting for 79% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +1.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for organic surface active agents exports from Mexico, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at -1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+2.4% per year) and Guatemala (-7.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 11%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($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 the United States (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into Mexico

In 2021, approx. X tons of organic surface active agents were imported into Mexico; with an increase of 39% compared with 2020. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% 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 +35.8% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +50.2% against 2019 indices. 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 supplier of organic surface active agent to Mexico, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, organic surface active agent imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+33.5% per year) and Germany (+7.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agents to Mexico, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+33.1% per year) and Germany (+4.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform