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

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

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Uruguayan market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when its value decreased by -77.5% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption faced a precipitous curtailment. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, overseas shipments of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 930% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after seven years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Dominican Republic (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Uruguay, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to the Dominican Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Costa Rica (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Haiti (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Dominican Republic amounted to +9,967.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Costa Rica (0.0% per year) and Haiti (+8.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Uruguay were the Dominican Republic ($X), Costa Rica ($X) and Haiti ($X), together comprising 67% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of +5,434.8%, 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

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, waning by -8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Curacao ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($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 Jamaica (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume decreased by -64% to X tons. In general, imports faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 93%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Uruguay, with a combined 54% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, Chile, Germany, India, China, Malaysia, Italy and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +77.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Uruguay were Argentina ($X), Turkey ($X) and Switzerland ($X), with a combined 58% share of total imports. Chile, Brazil, Germany, Malaysia, India, Mexico, China and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Chile, with a CAGR of +73.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, rising by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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