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

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

In 2021, the Peruvian market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 35% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from Peru

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -35.6% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 158%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ecuador (X tons), Bolivia (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Peru, together comprising 82% of total exports. These countries were followed by El Salvador, Colombia and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by El Salvador (with a CAGR of +93.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X), Bolivia ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Peru worldwide, with a combined 78% share of total exports. Colombia, El Salvador and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

El Salvador, with a CAGR of +97.7%, saw 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 44%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 Guatemala (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Peru

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume increased by 25% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed 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 +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Peru, together comprising 51% of total imports. These countries were followed by Mexico, China, Russia, Chile, Spain, Italy, Malaysia, India and France, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +75.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Peru were the United States ($X), Brazil ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 46% of total imports. Germany, Mexico, Russia, Spain, France, Chile, Italy, India and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Chile, with a CAGR of +60.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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