Chile: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Chile

In 2023, the Chilean organic surface active agent market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption showed a deep reduction. Organic surface active agent consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in Chile

In value terms, organic surface active agent production shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from Chile

In 2021, overseas shipments of organic surface active agents decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports reached $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for organic surface active agent exports from Chile, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, organic surface active agent exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Peru (X tons), fourfold. The Dominican Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (X% per year) and the Dominican Republic (X.6% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for organic surface active agents exports from Chile, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average organic surface active agent export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into Chile

In 2021, approx. X tons of organic surface active agents were imported into Chile; which is down by X% on 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of organic surface active agent imports to Chile, with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, Germany, Malaysia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Uruguay and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), South Korea ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest organic surface active agent suppliers to Chile, with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, Germany, Malaysia, Argentina, Spain, Mexico, France and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked 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 supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform