Guatemala: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Guatemala

The Guatemalan market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) expanded notably to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Guatemala

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production expanded remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Guatemala

In 2021, exports of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) from Guatemala dropped notably to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2020. In general, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Honduras (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Guatemala, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Honduras exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, El Salvador (X tons), sixfold. Nicaragua (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Honduras totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: El Salvador (X% per year) and Nicaragua (X% per year).

In value terms, Honduras ($X) remains the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Guatemala, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by El Salvador ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Nicaragua, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Honduras stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: El Salvador (X% per year) and Nicaragua (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Costa Rica ($X per ton) and the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($X per ton) and Nicaragua ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Dominican Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Guatemala

In 2021, the amount of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imported into Guatemala fell sharply to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Guatemala, together accounting for X% of total imports. Egypt, South Korea, Colombia, Italy, Germany, Belgium and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and Mexico ($X) appeared to be the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Guatemala, with a combined X% share of total imports. South Korea, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Belgium, Germany and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Colombia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform