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

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

In 2021, the Peruvian market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -7.6% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 22%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Peru

For the third year in a row, Peru recorded growth in overseas shipments of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, which increased by 1.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 34%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations declined slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Peru, with a combined 88% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States and Panama, which together accounted for a further 3.7%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Panama (with a CAGR of +86.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bolivia ($X), Ecuador ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from Peru worldwide, with a combined 89% share of total exports. The United States and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 2.9%.

Panama, with a CAGR of +65.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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 -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Panama ($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 (-2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Peru

For the tenth year in a row, Peru recorded growth in purchases abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, which increased by 0.2% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Colombia (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Peru, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Colombia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Colombia amounted to +35.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+36.2% per year) and Mexico (+15.4% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Peru, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Colombia amounted to +29.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+27.2% per year) and Mexico (+12.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 13%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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