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Puerto Rico: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Puerto Rico

After two years of decline, the Puerto Rican market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 2% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -25.2% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Puerto Rico

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -24.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports by Country

China was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 43% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), the United States (X tons) and South Korea (X tons), together creating a 29% share of total exports. Thailand (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Italy (X tons), Sweden (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Indonesia (+36.9%), Thailand (+28.3%), South Korea (+8.0%) and Spain (+5.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Indonesia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +36.9% from 2012-2021. Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United States (-4.1%), Germany (-4.2%), Italy (-6.0%), France (-10.8%), Mexico (-12.8%), the UK (-15.2%) and Poland (-15.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+16 p.p.), South Korea (+2.9 p.p.), Thailand (+2.9 p.p.), Spain (+2.3 p.p.) and Indonesia (+2.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Italy, Poland, Mexico, the United States, France, the UK and Germany saw its share reduced by -1.8%, -2.1%, -3.7%, -3.7%, -3.9%, -5.2% and -5.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 31% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 12% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

In China, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-2.9% per year) and Germany (-3.8% per year).

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports in 2021 were Indonesia (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), the United States (X tons), Australia (X tons), India (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons), Canada (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), China (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Hungary (X tons), together resulting at 52% of total import. Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +160.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Canada ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 20% of total imports. Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Italy, Vietnam, Australia, Turkey, Hungary, Portugal and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +110.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of cationic surface-active agents excl. soap) consumption was China, accounting for 28% of total volume. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents excl. soap) consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with an 8.2% share.

What are the largest producers of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in the world?

China remains the largest cationic surface-active agents excl. soap) producing country worldwide, accounting for 31% of total volume. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents excl. soap) production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with an 8.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents excl. soap) importing markets into Puerto Rico were the United States, Canada and Vietnam, together comprising 21% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Bangladesh, India, Australia, Turkey, South Africa and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 29%.

What are the leading importers of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, China remains the largest cationic surface-active agents excl. soap) supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 31% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 15% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 10% share.

What is the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Puerto Rico?

In 2020, the export price for cationic surface-active agents excluding soap) in Puerto Rico amounted to $less than 0.1 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Puerto Rico?

The import price for cationic surface-active agents excluding soap) in Puerto Rico stood at $less than 0.1 per ton in 2020, flattening at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) in Puerto Rico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20412030 - Cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap)

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024