MERCOSUR: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) was estimated at $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in MERCOSUR

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in MERCOSUR

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous shrinkage. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) dominates exports structure, together achieving X% of total exports. Peru (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Argentina amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, imports of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in MERCOSUR expanded significantly to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports dropped to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Argentina (X tons) represented the major importer of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), comprising X% of total imports. Colombia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Ecuador (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports.

Argentina experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap). At the same time, Ecuador (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Argentina (X p.p.), Colombia (X p.p.) and Ecuador (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Argentina was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform