Uruguay: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Uruguay

The Uruguayan market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) expanded to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable downturn. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Uruguay

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Uruguay

In 2023, overseas shipments of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports stood at $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X tons), Trinidad and Tobago (X tons) and the United States (X kg) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Uruguay, together comprising X% of total exports. Brazil, Argentina and Jamaica lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Trinidad and Tobago ($X), Haiti ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Uruguay worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Haiti, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price decreased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Uruguay

For the third year in a row, Uruguay recorded decline in supplies from abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports amounted to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X kg), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brazil (X kg), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform