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

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

The Venezuelan market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) reached $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Venezuela

In 2023, shipments abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports amounted to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Venezuela, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Colombia amounted to X%.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Venezuela.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Colombia totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Colombia.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Colombia amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Venezuela

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports fell modestly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Venezuela, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), tenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and China (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, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, import prices remained at a 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform