Latin America and the Caribbean: Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Market 2020

Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the glycerol fatty acid esters market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The glycerol fatty acid esters consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, when market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the glycerol fatty acid esters market reached their peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the amount of mixtures of mono-, di-and tri-, fatty acid esters of glycerol produced in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the glycerol fatty acid esters production reached its maximum volume in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, exports of mixtures of mono-, di-and tri-, fatty acid esters of glycerol in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the glycerol fatty acid esters exports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, glycerol fatty acid esters exports totaled $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the glycerol fatty acid esters exports reached its maximum level in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Exports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mexico (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the key exporters of mixtures of mono-, di-and tri-, fatty acid esters of glycerol in 2017, resulting at near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Brazil (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by Colombia (X%) and Guatemala (X%). The following exporters - Trinidad and Tobago (X tons) and Chile (X tons) together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Trinidad and Tobago (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Brazil ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total exports. Chile, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago and Guatemala lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries , Trinidad and Tobago (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Export Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the glycerol fatty acid esters export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The glycerol fatty acid esters export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked of $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Chile ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Mexico (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, glycerol fatty acid esters imports in Latin America and the Caribbean totaled X tons, remaining stable against the previous year. The total imports indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the glycerol fatty acid esters imports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the glycerol fatty acid esters imports reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, glycerol fatty acid esters imports totaled $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the glycerol fatty acid esters imports decreased by -X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the glycerol fatty acid esters imports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Imports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, Mexico (X tons) represented the main importer for mixtures of mono-, di-and tri-, fatty acid esters of glycerol, achieving X% of total imports. Brazil (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by Argentina (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Chile (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Peru (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to glycerol fatty acid esters imports into Mexico stood at +X%. At the same time, Costa Rica (+X%), Peru (+X%), Brazil (+X%), Argentina (+X%), Chile (+X%) and Colombia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Costa Rica emerged as the fastest growing importer in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Colombia (-X%), Costa Rica (-X%), Peru (-X%), Argentina (-X%), Brazil (-X%) and Mexico (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mixtures of mono-, di-and tri-, fatty acid esters of glycerol in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Mexico totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (+X% per year) and Argentina (+X% per year).

Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Import Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the glycerol fatty acid esters import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. The glycerol fatty acid esters import price continues to indicate a mild drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for mixtures of mono-, di-and tri-, fatty acid esters of glycerol attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the import prices for mixtures of mono-, di-and tri-, fatty acid esters of glycerol failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Peru ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Peru (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform