Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Bolivia - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Bolivia (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Bolivia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Bolivia
4. Exports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Bolivia

Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Bolivia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) amounted to $1,268 per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $1,418 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($3,791 per ton), while the price for Spain ($661 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+18.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Bolivia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) amounted to $2,077 per ton, falling by -3.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 3.6%. The export price peaked at $2,533 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to -2.0% per year.

Imports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Bolivia

In 2022, approx. 506 tons of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) were imported into Bolivia; with an increase of 16% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 48%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 565 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) skyrocketed to $642K in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +50.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 39%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) to Bolivia in 2022:

1. Brazil (189.5 tons)
2. Peru (126.0 tons)
3. Uruguay (92.3 tons)
4. France (31.8 tons)
5. China (26.3 tons)
6. Colombia (14.9 tons)
7. Spain (10.9 tons)

Exports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Bolivia

For the third consecutive year, Bolivia recorded decline in shipments abroad of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic), which decreased by -7.1% to 13 kg in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The smallest decline of -6.7% was in 2021.

In value terms, exports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) contracted to $27 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The smallest decline of -6.2% was in 2021.

Top Export Markets for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) from Bolivia in 2022:

1. Chile (13.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform