Venezuela: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2025

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Venezuela

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Venezuelan mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market, when its value increased by 2.1% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Venezuela

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports from Venezuela

In 2021, overseas shipments of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes increased by 8.4% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 340% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 355% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons) was the main destination for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Venezuela, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports to Colombia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Peru (X tons), with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Colombia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-8.6% per year) and Peru (-7.6% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the key foreign market for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Venezuela, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 7% share of total exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Colombia totaled -8.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (-21.2% per year) and Ecuador (-29.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -11.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 24%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 France (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports into Venezuela

In 2021, purchases abroad of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes decreased by -40.3% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 581% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 463% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports to Venezuela, with a combined 85% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +57.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes suppliers to Venezuela were Colombia ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 69% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +47.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+88.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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