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

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

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Ecuadorian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Ecuador

In 2023, the amount of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported from Ecuador skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Ecuador, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Peru exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Colombia (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Peru amounted to X%.

In value terms, the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Ecuador were Peru ($X) and Colombia ($X).

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Colombia (X%).

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Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Ecuador

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports contracted to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Ecuador, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fourfold. Argentina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Sweden (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Panama (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform