Paraguay: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2025

Market Size for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Paraguay

In 2022, the Paraguayan market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -12.9% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Paraguay

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 21%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Paraguay

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -25.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 66%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 100% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main destinations of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Paraguay, together comprising 98% of total exports. The United States lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 1.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +327.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Bolivia ($X) and Uruguay ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from Paraguay worldwide, with a combined 99% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, which accounted for a further 1%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +327.7%, recorded 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 average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Paraguay

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -29.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Paraguay, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Uruguay (X tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-3.4% per year) and Uruguay (+1.7% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Paraguay, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-2.6% per year) and Uruguay (+0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 23% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Bolivia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform