MERCOSUR: Soap In Bars Market 2024

Soap In Bars Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR soap in bars market amounted to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Soap In Bars Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, soap in bars production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Join Us at HANNOVER MESSE 2024

Don’t miss your chance to connect with us directly. Schedule a personal meeting to dive deeper into how solutions.
Hall 002, Stand C10. 22 - 26 April 2024 | Hannover, Germany

Book Your Meeting

Soap In Bars Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars in MERCOSUR amounted to X tons, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, soap in bars exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together making up X% of total exports. Argentina (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Peru (X%) and Paraguay (X%). Ecuador (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Peru, Paraguay and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soap In Bars Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars were imported in MERCOSUR; approximately equating the previous year. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, soap in bars imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the largest importers of soap and organic surface-active products in bars in MERCOSUR, together achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Venezuela (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Uruguay (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Chile ($X) and Venezuela ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Chile, 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

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :