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

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

The Mexican market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) reached $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Mexico

For the fourth year in a row, Mexico recorded decline in shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports totaled $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Mexico, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Brazil ($X) and Colombia ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Mexico worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Colombia ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Mexico

In 2023, overseas purchases of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports stood at $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Mexico, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), ninefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Mexico, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform