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

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

In 2021, the Venezuelan market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 255% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a dramatic slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Venezuela

In 2021, shipments abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -14% to X tons, falling for the seventh consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 69%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports shrank to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Venezuela, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Colombia amounted to -5.1%.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Venezuela.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Colombia totaled +2.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Colombia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Colombia amounted to +8.1% per year.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Venezuela

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume increased by 178% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a dramatic slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, faced a significant decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Venezuela, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico amounted to -26.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-2.1% per year) and the Netherlands (-7.0% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Venezuela, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico amounted to -23.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-6.3% per year) and Germany (-6.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 31% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) import price increased by +52.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 42%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+25.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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