Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2022

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations dropped to $X in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, shipments abroad of organic surface active agents and washing preparations increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% 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 +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Mexico represented the major exporter of organic surface active agents and washing preparations in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2021. Guatemala (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Argentina (X%), Colombia (X%) and Brazil (X%). El Salvador (X tons) and Peru (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Mexico increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Colombia (+X%), Guatemala (+X%), El Salvador (+X%), Argentina (+X%) and Brazil (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. Peru experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Mexico (+X p.p.), Guatemala (+X p.p.) and Colombia (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Peru (-X p.p.) and Brazil (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest organic surface active agent and washing preparation supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a X% share.

In Mexico, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-X% per year) and Guatemala (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably countryorigin: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while El Salvador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (-X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, supplies from abroad of organic surface active agents and washing preparations increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations in 2021 were Brazil (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Mexico (X tons), together recording X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), Peru (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. Ecuador (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons), Colombia (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), Panama (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Brazil ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined X% share of total imports. Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Guatemala, Ecuador, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Panama, El Salvador and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main importing countries, Peru, with a CAGR of +X%, 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 import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild decrease. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($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 Dominican Republic (+X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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