Uruguay: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Uruguay

In 2021, the Uruguayan market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -16.6% to $X, falling for the seventh consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable shrinkage. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Uruguay

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 17%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Uruguay

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 4.6% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) were the main destinations of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Uruguay, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Uruguay were Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Paraguay ($X), together comprising 93% of total exports.

Argentina, with a CAGR of +3.3%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($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 Brazil (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, purchases abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 284% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 165% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Uruguay, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Mexico, Germany, Chile and India, which together accounted for a further 33%.

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 +152.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Uruguay were the United States ($X), Argentina ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising 67% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Germany, Mexico, Chile and India, which together accounted for a further 31%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Chile, with a CAGR of +80.1%, saw 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.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($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 (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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