Argentina: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2023

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -9% to $X, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption saw a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Argentina

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 0.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 48% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +90.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Argentina, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Paraguay (X tons), with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile stood at +10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (+0.4% per year) and Paraguay (-0.9% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exports from Argentina, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uruguay ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile totaled +4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (-4.6% per year) and Paraguay (-3.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 9.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($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 (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations were imported into Argentina; approximately equating the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 14%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 31% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uruguay (X tons), twofold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uruguay (+4.6% per year) and the United States (-4.5% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X), the United States ($X) and Uruguay ($X) were the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Argentina, with a combined 64% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Mexico, China, Germany and the UK, which together accounted for a further 21%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +23.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, growing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($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 (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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